Action Responsible Timeframe Capital Agency(ies) Immediate Funds Ongoing Needed Short-term (Y/N) Mid-term Long-term Completed Obsolete Land Use Element LU-1.1 Supporting Growth Action LU-1.1.A: Resilience Equity and Land Use DDOT, DOEE Long-Term Y Develop projects that decrease the vulnerability of people and places to climate risks and public health emergencies, as well as promote future resilience. LU-1.2 Strengthening the Core Action LU-1.1.2A: Central Employment Area CEA Boundary DMPED, OP Short-Term N Renew request to Encourage the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) to amend the boundary of the CEA depicted in the Federal Elements to match the boundary shown in the District Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. Action LU-1. 1.2B: Downtown Center City Action Agenda OP Mid-Term N Update the 2000 Downtown Action Agenda 2008 Center City Action Agenda to reflect changing conditions, priorities, and projections (the Agenda agenda is Downtown’s Center City’s strategic plan for future growth, improvement, and conservation). The revised Agenda agenda should define Downtown Center City more broadly to include the multiple business districts that comprise the Central Employment Area CEA Action LU-1. 1.2C: Development of Air Rights OP, DHCD Mid-Term N Analyze the unique characteristics of the air rights development sites within Washington, DC the District. Development sites should address the growing need for housing, and especially affordable housing, reconnect the L’Enfant grid, and enhance mobility. Determine appropriate zoning and means of measuring height for each unique site consistent with the Height Act, taking into consideration the ability to utilize zone densities, the size of the site, and the relationship of the potential development to the existing character of the surrounding areas. Action LU-1.2.D: Development on Former Federal Sites OP Long-Term N When Center City sites shift from federal to private or local use, employ planning and zoning approaches that provide for the integration of the sites into the surrounding fabric of Center City. Replace the monumental scale needed for major federal buildings with a scale suitable to the local Center City context by reconstructing historic rights-of-way, dividing superblocks into smaller parcels, and encouraging vibrant contemporary architectural expression. Encourage mixed-use development with residential, retail, and cultural uses visible from the street and open outside of core business hours, as well as offices, to help support a living downtown. LU-1.3 Large Sites and the District Fabric Action LU-1.23.A: Federal Land Transfer DMPED, OP Long-Term N Continue to work with the federal government to transfer federally- ownedfederally owned waterfront sites and other sites as mutually agreed upon by the federal and District governments to local control, long-term leases, or ownership to capitalize more fully on unrealized waterfrontdevelopment and parkland opportunities. Action LU-1.2.B: Encouraging Livability of Former Federal Lands DMPED, OP Long-Term N When land is identified to shift from federal to private or local use, develop planning and zoning approaches that provide for, as appropriate, the reconstruction of historic rights-of-way and reservations, integration of the sites into the adjoining neighborhoods, and the enhancement of special characteristics or opportunities of the sites. Encourage cultural, residential, open space, job creation, recreational, and retail to advance ensure mixed-use neighborhoods, even if the site is designated as high-density commercial on the District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. C;coordinate with the National Capital Planning Commission NCPC, as appropriate. LU-1.4 Transit-Oriented and Corridor Development Action LU-1.34.A: Station Area and Corridor Planning OP, DDOT, Long-Term N Conduct detailed station area and corridor plans and studies prior to the WMATA creation of TOD overlays in an effort to avoid potential conflicts between TOD and neighborhood conservation goals. These plans should be prepared collaboratively with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and local communities that and should include detailed surveys of parcel characteristics (including lot depths and widths), existing land uses, structures, street widths, the potential for buffering, and possible development impacts on surrounding areas. Plans should also address joint public-private development opportunities, urban design improvements, traffic transportation demand and parking management strategies, integrated bus service and required service facilities, capital improvements, neighborhood conservation and enhancement, and recommended land use and zoning changes throughout the District. Action LU-1.34.B: TOD Overlay ZoneZoning Around Transit OP, DDOT, Long-Term N During the forthcoming revision to the zoning regulations, The language WMATA should include provisions for mixed land uses, minimum and maximum densities (inclusive of density bonuses), parking maximums, and buffering and design standards that reflect the presence of transit facilities. Work with land owners, the Council of the District of Columbia, local ANCs, community organizations, WMATA, and the Zoning Commission to determine the stations where such a zone should be applied. The emphasis should be on stations that have the capacity to accommodate substantial increases in ridership and the potential to become pedestrian-oriented urban villages. Neighborhoods that meet these criteria and that would welcome a TOD overlay are the highest priority. 306.19 Use zoning incentives to facilitate new and mixed-use development, and particularly the provision of new housing and new affordable housing in high opportunity areas to address more equitable distribution, should be encouraged. Action LU-1.4.C: Metro Station and Inclusionary Zoning OP, WMATA Long-Term N Encourage developments in and around metro station areas to exceed the affordable units required by the Inclusionary Zoning Program, with appropriate bonus density and height allowances. Action LU-1.4.D: Co-Location Opportunity Evaluation OP, OP3 Long-Term N Encourage the co-location of new development, such as housing or retail, as part of facilities modernization, expansion, and new construction. LU-2.1 A District of Neighborhoods Action LU-2.1.A: Rowhouse Zoning District OP Completed N Develop a new row house zoning district or divide the existing R-4 district into R-4-A and R-4-B to better recognize the unique nature of row house neighborhoods and conserve their architectural form (including height, mass, setbacks, and design). Completed Action LU-2.1.B: Amendment of Exterior Wall Definition OP Completed N Amend the city’s procedures for roof structure review so that the division- on-line wall or party wall of a row house or semi-detached house is treated as an exterior wall for the purposes of applying zoning regulations and height requirements. Completed Action LU-2.1.CA: Residential Rezoning OP Ongoing N Provide a better match between zoning and existing land uses in the city’s residential areas, with a particular focus on: • Blocks of well-established, single-family and semi- detached homes that are zoned R-3 or higher; • Blocks that consist primarily of row houses that are zoned R-5-B or higher; and • Historic districts where the zoning does not match the predominant contributing properties on the block face.

In all three of these instances, pursue consider rezoning to appropriate densities to protect respect the predominant architectural character and scale of the neighborhood. Action LU-2.1.D: Avoiding “Mansionization” OP Obsolete N Consider adjustments to the District’s zoning regulations to address the construction of excessively large homes that are out of context with the surrounding neighborhood (“mansionization”). These adjustments might include the use of a sliding scale for maximum lot occupancy (based on lot size), and the application of floor area ratios in single family zone districts to reduce excessive building mass. They could also include creation of a new zoning classification with a larger minimum lot size than the existing R-1-A zone, with standards that more effectively control building expansion and lot division. Obsolete Action LU-2.1.B: Study of Neighborhood Indicators OP Short-Term N Conduct an ongoing review with periodic publication of social and economic neighborhood indicators for the purpose of targeting neighborhood investments, particularly for the purposes of achieving neighborhood diversity and fair housing. Action LU-2.1.C: EV Supply Equipment DDOT Short-Term N Encourage the siting of EV supply equipment in curbside public space, multi-dwelling unit garages, commercial facilities, and residential areas, where appropriate. LU-2.2 Maintaining Community Standards Action LU-2.2.A: Vacant Building Inventories DCRA, OTR Ongoing N Maintain and continuously update data on vacant and abandoned buildings, follow up on public reports of vacant buildings, in the city and regularly assess the potential for such buildings to support new uses and activities. This should include periodic assessment of the city’s vacant building monitoring and taxation programs and exploring creative ways to deal with vacant properties and long-term vacant sites. Strategically purchase such properties at tax delinquency sales when such properties could be put to use for affordable housing. Action LU-2.2.B: Education and Outreach on Public Space Maintenance DPR Ongoing N Develop a public outreach campaign on the District’s public space regulations (including the use of such space for announcements, campaign signs, and advertising) and resident/District responsibilities for maintenance of public space, including streets, planting strips, sidewalks, and front yards. LU-2.3 Residential Land Use Compatibility Action LU-2.3.A: Zoning Changes to Reduce Land Use Conflicts in OP Complete N Residential Zones As part of the comprehensive rewrite of the zoning regulations, develop text amendments which: a. Expand buffering, screening, and landscaping requirements along the edges between residential and commercial and/or industrial zones; b. More effectively manage the non-residential uses that are permitted as a matter-of-right within commercial and residential zones in order to protect neighborhoods from new uses which generate external impacts; c. Ensure that the height, density, and bulk requirements for commercial districts balance business needs with the need to protect the scale and character of adjacent residential neighborhoods; d. Provide for ground-level retail where appropriate while retaining the residential zoning along major corridors; and e. Ensure that there will not be a proliferation of transient accommodations in any one neighborhood. Completed Action LU-2.3.BA: Analysis of Non-ConformingNonconforming Uses OZ, OP, DCRA, Mid-Term N Complete an analysis of non-conforming commercial, industrial, and ANC institutional uses in the District’s residential areas. Use the findings to identify the need for appropriate actions, such as zoning text or map amendments and relocation assistance for problem uses. LU-2.4 Neighborhood Commercial Districts and Centers Action LU-2.4.A: Evaluation of Commercial Zoning OP Obsolete N As part of each Small Area Plan, conduct an evaluation of commercially zoned areas to assess the appropriateness of existing zoning designations. This assessment should consider: • The heights, densities, and uses that could occur under existing zoning; and • The suitability of existing zoning given the location and size of each area, the character of adjacent land uses, the relationship to other commercial districts in the vicinity, the transportation and parking attributes, the proximity to adjacent uses, and the designation on the Future Land Use Map. 312.18 Obsolete Action LU-2.4.B: Zoning Changes to Reduce Land Use Conflicts in OP Complete N Commercial Zones As part of the comprehensive rewrite of the zoning regulations, consider text amendments that: a. More effectively control the uses which are permitted as a matter-of- right in commercial zones; b. Avoid the excessive concentration of particular uses with the potential for adverse effects, such as convenience stores, fast food establishments, and liquor-licensed establishments; and c. Consider performance standards to reduce potential conflicts between certain incompatible uses Completed Action LU-2.4.C: Mixed-Use District with Housing Emphasis OP Complete N

Develop a new mixed-use zoning district, to be applied principally on land that is currently zoned for non-residential uses (or that is now unzoned), which limits commercial development to the ground floor of future uses and requires residential use on any upper stories. Consider the application of this designation to Metrorail stations and corridor streets that may currently have high commercial vacancies or an excess supply of commercial space, including those areas designated as “Main Street Mixed Use Corridors” and commercial centers on the Generalized Policies Map. Complete LU-3.2 Taking a Hard Look at the District’s Industrial Lands Action LU-3.12.A: Industrial Zoning Use Changes OP, OZ, ZC, BZA Mid-Term N Provide a new zoning framework for industrial land, including: ● Prohibiting high-impacthigh impact "heavy" industries in low intensity the C-MPDR zones to reduce the possibility of land use conflicts; ● Prohibiting certain civic uses that detract from the industrial character of exclusively PDR C-M areas and that could ultimately interfere with business operations; ● Requiring special exceptions for potentially incompatible large retail uses in the C-M zone to provide more control over such uses without reducing height and bulk standards.; Avoid displacing existing PDR uses or foreclosing opportunities for future PDR uses. Where appropriate, encourage retail or commercial uses that are accessory to PDR uses as a way to activate ground floors; ● Limiting non-industrial uses in the M zone high- intensity PDR areas to avoid encroachment by uses which that could impair existing industrial and public works activities (such as trash transfer); and ● Creating an IP (industrial park) district with use and bulk regulations that reflect prevailing activities; and ● Creating a Mmixed-Uuse district where residential, commercial, and lesser-impact PDR uses are permitted, thereby accommodating live-work space, artisans and studios, and more intensive commercial uses.

Once these changes have been made, update zoning as appropriate. pursue the rezoning of selected sites in a manner consistent with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan. The zoning changes should continue to provide the flexibility to shift the mix of uses within historically industrial areas and should not diminish the economic viability of existing industrial activities or the other compatible activities that now occur in PDR areas. Action LU-3.1.B: Industrial Land Use Compatibility OP Completed N During the revision of the Zoning Regulations, develop performance standards and buffering guidelines to improve edge conditions where industrial uses abut residential uses, and to address areas where residential uses currently exist within industrially zoned areas. Completed Action LU-3.12.AB: Joint Facility Development DPR, DPW, Long-Term N Actively pursue intergovernmental agreements to develop joint facilities for WMATA District and federal agencies (such as the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and National Park Service (NPS)PS),; District and transit agencies (DPW and WMATA),; and multiple public utilities (Pepco and WASA), and multiple District agencies performing different public works functions. Action LU-3.12.AC: Inventory of Housing inIn Industrial Areas OP, DHCD Ongoing N Compile an inventory of existing housing units within industrially zoned areas to identify pockets of residential development that should be rezoned (to mixed-use or residential) in order to protect preserve the housing stock. Action LU-3.2.D: DPW Co-location and Campus DPW Ongoing Y Actively pursue funding resources or allocation for the implementation of the West Virginia Avenue DPW Campus Master Plan study that was conducted by District agencies in 2015. Action LU-3.1.E: Ward 5 Works Industrial Land Transformation Study OP, DPW, DDOT, Ongoing Y Implement the recommendations provided in the Ward 5 Works DOEE, DMPED, Industrial Land Transformation Study released in 2014. OCA LU-3.3 Institutional Uses Action LU-3.2.A: Zoning Actions for Institutional Uses OP Completed N Complete a study of residential zoning requirements for institutional uses other than colleges and universities. Determine if additional review by the Board of Zoning Adjustment or Zoning Commission should be required in the event of a change in use. Also determine if the use should be removed as an allowable or special exception use, or made subject to additional requirements. Completed Action LU-3.2.B: Special Exception Requirements for Institutional OP Completed N Housing Amend the zoning regulations to require a special exception for dormitories, rooming houses, boarding houses, fraternities, sororities, and similar uses in the R-4 zoning district. Completed LU-3.4 Foreign Missions Action LU-3.3.A: Modifications to the Diplomatic Overlay Zone OP Completed N Work with the National Capital Planning Commission and Department of State to develop a new methodology to determine appropriate additional chancery development areas; and revise the mapped diplomatic areas, reflecting additional areas where foreign missions may relocate. The methodology and zoning map revisions should avoid concentration of chanceries in low density neighborhoods, to the extent consistent with the Foreign Missions Act. Completed Action LU-3.34.BA: Foreign Mission Mapping Improvements OP Ongoing N On an ongoing basis, accurately inventory Improve the mapping of foreign mission locations, distinguishing in the city, ensuring that they are accurately inventoried and that chanceries, ambassador’s residences, and institutional land uses. are appropriately distinguished. Action LU-3.3.C: New Foreign Missions Center OCA, DMPED Obsolete N Support the development of a new foreign missions center on federal land in the District of Columbia. Obsolete Action LU-3.4.A: Clarification of Community Housing Definitions DHCD Obsolete N Clarify the definitions of the various types of community housing in the District, and ensure the consistent use of these definitions in all planning, building, and zoning codes and licensing regulations. Obsolete Action LU-3.4.B: Information on Group Home Location DHCD Obsolete N

Provide easily accessible information on location and occupancy for all licensed group home facilities in the District. Such information should be accessible via the Internet and also should be available in mapped format, with appropriate protections for the privacy rights of the disabled. Action LU-3.4.C: Analysis of Group Home Siting Standards DHCD Obsolete N Conduct an analysis of the spatial standards currently used to regulate group homes and homeless shelters in the District, and determine if adjustments to these standards are needed to create additional siting opportunities. In addition, consider allowing group homes and homeless shelters in Zone Districts CM-1 and CM-2. Obsolete Action LU-3.4.D: Community Housing Ombudsman DHCD Obsolete N Establish an ombudsman position within the District of Columbia to serve as a resource for residents, neighborhood organizations and other stakeholders, government, and group home operators. The ombudsman would encourage educational efforts, enforcement of Fair Housing Act policy, and dispute resolution related to the siting and operations of group homes within the District. Obsolete Transportation Element T-1.1 Land Use: Transportation Coordination Action T-1.1.A: Transportation Measures of Effectiveness DDOT Short-Term N Develop new measures of effectiveness such as a multi-modal level of service standard Implement moveDC performance measures and the District Mobility Project to quantify transportation service and assess land use impacts on the transportation system. Priority performance measures include mode share, access to transportation options, person-carrying capacity or throughput, travel time reliability, and accessibility and equity for potentially vulnerable populations. Action T-1.1.B: Transportation Improvements DDOT, OP Short-Term N Require transportation demand managementTDM measures and transportation support facilities—, such as crosswalks, bus shelters, transit resource and information kiosks, Capital Bikeshare stations, and bicycle facilities—within large development projects and major trip generators, including projects that go through the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Pprocess. Consider improvements to transit stations—,such as additional stairs, escalators, and in some cases new entrances—with large developments. T-1.2 Transforming Corridors Action T-1.2.A: CrosstownCross-Town BoulevardsCorridors DDOT Short-Term N Evaluate the cross-town boulevards that link the east and west sides of the city including Florida Avenue, Michigan Avenue, and Military Road/Missouri Avenue, to determine improvements that will facilitate cross-town movement. Implement the recommendations of the Crosstown Multimodal Transportation Study and the Florida Avenue Multimodal Transportation Study to improve mobility across town for all users of those corridors. T-1.3 Regional Smart Growth Solutions Action T-1.3.A: Regional Jobs/Housing Balance OP, CC, EOM, Ongoing N Continue the efforts to ensure that the concepts of promote infill, mixed- MWCOG use, and transit-oriented development are promoted at the regional level;, to design transportation systems that connect District residents to local jobs;, and to provide opportunities for non-resident workers to also live in Washington, DC. Action T-1.3.B: Regional Transportation Infrastructure Study OP, DDOT, Ongoing N Actively participate in efforts by the Metropolitan Washington Council of MWCOG GovernmentsMWCOG and other regional organizations that address long- term transportation infrastructure needs in Ggreater Washington, DC. Advocate for—and take a leadership role in—Participate in the preparation of a 50the 30-year Regional Long-Range Transportation Plan, which Infrastructure Studythat takes a broad-based look at these needs, taking into account expected growth patterns and emerging technologies. T-1.4 Placemaking in Public Space Action T-1.4.A: Develop a Placemaking in Public Space Program OP, DDOT Mid-Term N Develop a placemaking in public space program within DDOT. DDOT should encourage and actively promote opportunities for enhancement in ineffective and under-used spaces District-wide. Any enhancements within the public realm should prioritize the safety and functionality of the space and carefully consider the impacts of the change to the space prior to any modifications being made. Action T-1.4.B: Tree Planting and Removal DDOT, DOEE Mid-Term N Develop further guidance on tree planting and removal. T-2.1 Transit Accessibility Action T-2.1.A: New Streetcar or Bus Rapid Transit Lines High-Capacity DDOT, WMATA Ongoing Y Transit Corridors Develop transportation and land use plans to construct a network of new premium transit infrastructure, including bus rapid transit (BRT) and streetcar linespriority bus corridors to provide travel options, better connect the cityDistrict, andimprove surface-level public transportation, and stimulate economic development. As needed, replace existing travel and parking lanes along selected major corridors with new transit services—, such as the streetcar, BRT, and DC Circulatorlimited-stop bus service, dedicated bus lanes, and transit signal priority,—to improve mobility within the cityWashington, DC. Action T-2.1.B: Eight-Car Trains WMATA Ongoing N Increase Metrorail train lengths from six cars to eight cars for rush hour commuting and other peak periodswhen justified by demand to meet service guidelines and passenger levels. Action T-2.1.C: Circulator Buses DDOT, WMATA Ongoing Y In addition to the circulator bus routes planned for Downtown, consider implementing circulator routes in other areas of the city to connect residents and visitors to commercial centers and tourist attractions and to augment existing transit routes.current DC Circulator bus routes, consider implementing Circulator routes in other areas of the District that will support all-day, high-frequency transit service. Modified, expanded, or new routes should be designed in collaboration with WMATA to strengthen the District's bus network and provide appropriate levels of service to meet the demands of each corridor. The Circulator will continue to connect residents, workers, and visitors to commercial centers and visitor attractions. Action T-2.1.D: Bus Stop Improvements DDOT, WMATA Ongoing Y Improve key bus stop locations through such actions as: • Extending bus stop curbs to facilitate reentry into the traffic stream; • Moving bus stops to the far side of signalized or signed intersections where feasible; • Adding bus stop amenities, such as user-friendly, real-time transit schedule information, benches, shade, and shelters; • Improving access to bus stops via well-lit, accessible sidewalks and street crossings; and • Utilizing Using global positioning system (GPS) and other technologies to inform bus riders who are waiting for buses when the next bus will arrive. Action T-2.1.E: Financing CC, EOM, DDOT, Completed N Continue the campaign to establish a regional dedicated funding source to WMATA finance the expansion and rehabilitation of the Metrorail and Metrobus systems. Completed Action T-2.1.FE: College Student Metro Passes DDOT, WMATA Short-Term N Continue to explore potential partnerships between WMATA and local colleges and universities, similar to the University Pass partnership with American University, to provide Metro passes to college students. As part of this program, improve connections between campuses and Metrorail stations during both on- and off-peak hours. Action T-2.1.HF: Transit Amenities DDOT, WMATA Ongoing N Seek opportunities to dedicate space in the right-of-way for surface transit amenities, such as bus stops, signage, and shelters, passenger information, and off-board fare collection. Follow best practices in bus-stop siting (most often on the far side of an intersection), yet evaluate each case on an individual basisseparately. Consider opportunities for enhanced stops and amenities with large-scale developments and redevelopments. Action T-2.1.IG: Performance Measures DDOT, WMATA Ongoing Y Develop, apply, and report on transit performance measures to identify strengths, deficiencies, and potential improvements and to support the development of new and innovative facilities and programs. T-2.2 Making Multimodal Connections Action T-2.2.A: Intermodal Centers DDOT, DPMED, Ongoing N Plan, fund, and implement the development of intermodal activity centers EOM, OP, WMATA both at the periphery of the city and closer to Downtown. These intermodal centers should provide a so-called “park-once service” service where travelers, including tour buses, can park their vehicles in one location and then travel efficiently and safely around the District by other modes of travel. The activity intermodal centers surrounding the District’s Downtown should be located at Union Station, the Kennedy Center, and Banneker Overlook, and other locations that support parking for motor vehicles, including tour buses Support the role of Washington Union Station as an intermodal hub with regional importance. Identify other locations with the potential to serve as intermodal hubs within the District. Action T-2.2.B: Pedestrian Connections DDOT, WMATA Ongoing Y Work in concert with WMATA to undertake pedestrian capacity and connection improvements at selectedtransit stations and stops and at major transfer facilities to enhance efficiency, operations, and pedestrian safety, comfort, and flow, efficiency, and operations. Action T-2.2.C: Bicycle and Car-Ppool Parking DDOT, WMATA Ongoing Y Increase investment in bicycle parking and provide more visible parking for car-sharing operations at Metrorail stations, key transit stops, and future streetcar stations. Action T-2.2.C: Bicycle and Car-Ppool Parking DDOT, WMATA Ongoing Y Increase investment in bicycle parking and provide more visible parking for car-sharing operations at Metrorail stations, key transit stops, and future streetcar stations. Action T-2.2.D: Commuter Rail and Bus Connections DDOT, WMATA, Mid-Term Y Increase capacity and connectivity at Union Station and at the L’Enfant VDRPT, MTA Plaza VRE station to accommodate additional commuter rail passenger traffic and direct through-train connections between Maryland and Virginia. Support the projects and initiatives identified in the State Rail Plan developed by DDOT, which calls for increased investment in the District’s rail network. This will include investments at both Union Station and L'Enfant Plaza station to increase capacity for passengers and trains and improve circulation. This investment will accommodate growth for intercity rail and commuter rail traffic and could accommodate future through-running rail service by MARC or VRE. Exploration of an additional infill rail station could further leverage the District’s rail system. In addition, support continued investment in commuter bus service and in Metrorail feeder bus service throughout the region. Action T-2.2.E: BusTransit Connections DDOT, WMATA Ongoing Y Promote crosstowncross-town transit services and new transit routes that connect neighborhoods to one another and to transit stations and stops. Action T-2.2.F: Commuter Bus Management Initiative DDOT Obsolete N Implement the recommendations of the DDOT Tour Bus Management Initiative, prepared to ameliorate long-standing problems associated with tour bus parking, roaming, and idling around the city’s major visitor attractions. Obsolete T-2.3 Bicycle Access, Facilities, and Safety Action T-2.3.DA: Bicycle Sharing Capital Bikeshare Community Partners DDOT, MWCOG, On-going Y Support the expansion of bicycle sharing kiosks throughout the District to OP develop a complete bicycle-sharing network and encourage bicyclingContinue investment in the Community Partners Program to reach unemployed persons, underemployed persons, and persons experiencing homelessness with subsidized Capital Bikeshare memberships to increase access to transportation. Action T-2.3.AB: Bicycle Facilities DDOT, DPR, Ongoing N Wherever feasible, require large, new commercial and residential buildings NCPC, DCRA to be designed with features such as secure bicycle parking and lockers, bike racks, shower facilities, and other amenities that accommodate bicycle users. Residential buildings with eight or more units should comply with regulations that require secure bicycle parking spaces. Action T-2.3.BC: Bicycle Master PlamoveDC Bicycle Element DDOT, DPR Ongoing Y Implement the recommendations of the Bicycle Master Plan Vision Zero DC Action Plan and the Bicycle Element of moveDC to: • Build more and better bicycle facilities; • Enact more bicycle-friendly policies; and • Provide more bicycle-related education, promotion, and enforcement. • Improve and expand the bike route system and provide functional and distinctive signs for the system; • Provide additional bike facilities on roadways; • Complete ongoing trail development and improvement projects to close gaps in the system; • Improve bridge access for bicyclists; • Provide bicycle parking in public space and encourage bicycle parking in private space; • Update the District laws, regulations and policy documents to address bicycle accommodation; • Review District projects to accommodate bicycles; • Educate motorists and bicyclists about safe operating behavior; • Enforce traffic laws related to bicycling; • Establish a Youth Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Education Program; • Distribute the District Bicycle Map to a wide audience; and • Set standards for safe bicycle operation, especially where bikes and pedestrians share the same space Action T-2.3.CD: Performance Measures DDOT Mid-Term N Develop, apply, and report on walking and bicycle transportation performance measures to identify strengths, deficiencies, and potential improvements and to support the development of new and innovative facilities and programs. Action T-2.3.E: Dockless Sharing Programs DDOT Ongoing N Monitor dockless programs closely so that public benefits outweigh any negative impacts to the public right-of-way, equity of service, or the ability of the Capital Bikeshare system to provide cost-effective and equitable service. Work with providers to promote equitable access to the increased mobility options these dockless programs provide. T-2.4 Pedestrian Access, Facilities, and Safety Action T-2.4.A: Pedestrian Signal Timings DDOT Ongoing N Review timing on pedestrian signals to ensure that adequate time is provided for crossing, in particular for locations with a large elderly older adult population. Action T-2.4.B: Sidewalks DDOT, ANC, NPS Ongoing N Install sidewalks on streets throughout the District to improve pedestrian safety, access, and connectivity. Continue to monitor the sidewalk network for needed improvements. Consult with Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) and community organizations as plans for sidewalk construction are developed. Coordinate with the National Park Service (NPS) to complete local sidewalk networks that overlap with NPS land. All sidewalks shall be constructed in conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines. Action T-2.4.C: Innovative Technologies for Pedestrian Movement DDOT Ongoing N Explore the use of innovative technology to improve pedestrian movement and safety for all users, such as personal transportation systems and enhanced sidewalk materials. Action T-2.4.D: Pedestrian Access on Bridges and Underpasses DDOT Ongoing N Ensure that tThe redesign and/or reconstruction of bridges, particularly those crossing the Anacostia River, should includes improved provisions for pedestrians, including wider sidewalks, adequate separation between vehicle traffic and sidewalks, guardrailsguard rails, pedestrian-scaled lighting, and easy grade transitions. Maintain sidewalk segments under and over rail tracks and provide adequate lighting in these locations. Action T-2.4.E: Pedestrian Master Plan DDOT Ongoing Y Implement the recommendations of the Pedestrian Master Plan, the Vision Zero Action Plan, and moveDC Pedestrian Element to improve accessibility, connectivity, and safety for pedestrians throughout the District. Action T-2.4.F: Pedestrian and Bike Events DDOT, OP Ongoing N Support events in public spaces and streets that encourage bicycling and walking. T-2.5 Roadway System and Auto Movement Action T-2.5.A: Maintenance Funds DDOT, CC, OCFO Ongoing N Provide sufficient funding sources to maintain and repair the District’s system of sidewalks, streets, and alleys, including its street lights and traffic control systems, bridges, street trees, and other streetscape improvements. Action T-2.5.B: Signal Timing Adjustments DDOT Ongoing N Regularly evaluate the need for adjustments to traffic signal timing to minimize unnecessary automobile idling prioritize pedestrians, surface transit, and bicyclists. Action T-2.5.C: Update the Functional Classification System DDOT Ongoing N Continue to update the Functional Classification System on a two-year cycle. The Functional Classification System is a tool developed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and used by DDOT to help describe and generally assign the vehicular transportation purpose of a street within the street network. Update the functional classification of the city’s roadways to reflect a multi- modal approach that better integrates pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit vehicles. Ensure that the updated system complies with federal laws and that changes will not reduce available funding. T-2.6 Addressing Accessibility for All Residents Action T-2.6.A: Public Improvements DDOT Ongoing Y Invest in public improvements, such as curb inclines, aimed at increasing pedestrian mobility, particularly for the elderly older adults and peoplepersons with disabilities. Action T-2.6.B: Shuttle Services DDOT, WMATA Ongoing N Through public services, private services, or public-private partnerships, Ssupplement basic public transit services with shuttle and minibuses to provide service for transit-dependent groups, including the elderlyolder adults, people with disabilities, school-age children, and residents in areas that cannot viably be served by conventional buses. Action T-2.6.C: Transportation Access and Service DDOT Ongoing N Conduct an analysis of the impacts transportation access and service has on underserved and low-income communities. T-3.1 Transportation Demand Management Action T-3.1.A: TDM Strategies DDOT Ongoing N Develop strategies and requirements that reduce rush hour traffic by promoting flextime, carpooling, and transit use encouraging the formation of Transportation Management Associations; and undertaking other measures that reduce vehicular trips where consistent with maintaining workplace productivity, to reduce vehicular trips particularly during peak travel periods. Identify TDM measures and plans as appropriate vital conditions for large development approval. Transportation Management Plans should identify quantifiable reductions in motor vehicle trips and commit to measures to achieve those reductions. Encourage the federal and District governments to explore the creation of a staggered workday, for particular departments and agencieswhere appropriate, in an effort to reduce congestion, and implement TDM initiatives through a pilot program that focuses on the District government and public schools. Assist employers in the District with implementation of TDM programs at their worksites, to reduce drive-alone commute trips. Through outreach and education, inform developers and District residents of available transportation alternatives and the benefits these opportunities provide. Action T-3.1.B: Roadway Pricing and Management DDOT, EOM, OCA, Mid-Term N The recommendations in moveDC should be explored CC and implemented, where feasible, roadway pricing between now and the year 2030in three phases: • Phase 1: Continually Continuously monitor direct and external roadway costs to gain a more accurate estimate of the true cost of driving for motorists; • Phase 2: Develop a system to identify those who drive entirely through the District without stopping (i.e., those who are not living in, working in, or visiting the cityWashington, DC), as well as a mechanism to charge these motorists for the external costs that they are imposing on the District’s transportation system; and • Phase 3: Continually Continuously monitor state-of-the- art roadway pricing techniques and technologies, and work with neighboring jurisdictions to implement roadway pricing programs that better transfer the full costs of driving to motorists. This could include higher costs for heavier and higher-emission vehicles. Action T-3.1.C: Private Shuttle Services DDOT Mid-Term N Develop a database of private shuttle services and coordinate with shuttle operators to help reduce the number of single-occupant trips. Encourage shuttle operators to provide real-time transit data, and create a layer in goDCgo’s interactive map to show all shuttles. Motivate companies to implement a shuttle service. Action T-3.1.D: Transit Ridership Programs DDOT Ongoing N Support employers in implementing the DC Commuter Benefits Law. Continue to support employer-sponsored transit ridership programs, such as those under the federal Metrocheck tTransit Bbenefits Pprogram, which stipulates thatwhere, pursuant to federal legislation, public and private employers may subsidize employee travel by mass transit each month.. Continue to support employer-sponsored bicycle commuter benefit programs for public and private employers. Action T-4.1.E: Implement the TDM Strategic Plan DDOT Ongoing N Provide, support, and promote programs and strategies aimed at reducing the number of car trips and miles driven (for work and non- work purposes), to increase the efficiency of the transportation system. Smart-city technologies promise to enhance and transform TDM as more data becomes available. TDM practitioners such as goDCgo should determine platforms for delivering practical travel and routing information to improve mobility. Action T-4.1.F: Analytic Tools to Measure Performance DDOT Short-Term N Plan and implement the development of advanced analytic tools to measure the performance of the transportation network in support of the District Mobility Project. T-3.2 Curbside Management and Parking Action T-3.2.A: Short-Term Parking DDOT, BIDs Ongoing N Continue to work with existing private parking facilities to encourage and provide incentives to convert a portion of the spaces now designated for all- day commuter parking to shorter-term parking. The purpose of this action is to meet the demand for retail, entertainment, and mid-day parking. Action T-3.2.B: Car-Sshare Parking DDOT, WMATA Ongoing N Continue to provide strategically placed and well-defined curbside parking for carshare vehicles, particularly near Metrorail stations, major transit nodes, and major employment destinations, and in medium- and high- density neighborhoods. Action T-3.2.C: Curbside Management Techniques DDOT Ongoing N Revise curbside management and on-street parking policies to: • aAdjust parking pricing to reflect the demand for, and value of, curb space; • aAdjust the boundaries for residential parking zones; • eEstablish parking policies that respond to the different parking needs of different types of areas; • eExpand the times and days for meter parking enforcement in commercial areas; • pPromote management of parking facilities that serve multiple uses (e.g., commuters, shoppers, recreation, entertainment, churches, special events, etc.); • iImprove the flexibility and management of parking through mid-block meters, provided that such meters are reasonably spaced and located to accommodate disabled and special needs populationspersons with disabilities; • pPreserve, manage, and increase alley space or similar off-street loading space; and • iIncrease enforcement of parking limits, double-parking, bike lane obstruction, and other curbside violations, including graduated fines for repeat offenses and towing for violations on key designated arterials.; and • Explore increasing curbside access for EV supply equipment. Action T-3.2.D: Unbundle Parking Cost OP, DDOT Short-Term N Find ways to “unbundle” the cost of parking. from For residential units, this means allowing those purchasing or renting property to opt out of buying or renting parking spaces. “Unbundling” should be required for District-owned or subsidized development and encouraged for other developments. Employers should provide a parking cash-out option, allowing employees who are offered subsidized parking the choice of taking the cash equivalent if they use other travel modes. , and the amount of parking in such development should not exceed that required by Zoning. Further measures to reduce housing costs associated with off-street parking requirements, including waived or reduced parking requirements in the vicinity of Metrorail stations and along major transit corridors, should be pursued. during the revision of the Zoning Regulations. These efforts should be coupled with programs to better manage residential street parking in neighborhoods of high parking demand, including adjustments to the costs of residential parking permits. Action T-3.2.E: Manage Off-Street Parking Supply OP, DDOT Short-Term N Continue to waive or reduce parking requirements in the vicinity of Metrorail stations and along major transit corridors, as implemented during the recent revision of the zoning regulations. Explore further reductions in requirements as the demand for parking is reduced through changes in market preferences, technological innovation, and the provision of alternatives to car ownership. Update the Mayor’s Parking Taskforce Report with more recent parking data, and monitor parking supply on an ongoing basis. Action T-3.2.F: Encourage Shared-Use Parking DDOT, BIDs Ongoing N Collaborate with private, off-street parking facilities to encourage shared-use parking arrangements with nearby adjacent uses to maximize the use of off-street parking facilities. T-3.3 Goods Movement Action T-3.3.A: New Office for Trucking and Goods Movement DDOT Completed N Create a single, exclusive office within the Department of Transportation to coordinate motor vehicle transactions, as well as coordination with trucking companies and other stakeholders. This office should also work with other District agencies, to enhance curbside management policies and ensure that delivery regulations serve the needs of customers and the general public. Completed Action T-3.3.B: Tiered Truck Route System DDOT, NCPC Completed N Develop a tiered truck route system to serve the delivery and movement of goods while protecting residential areas and other sensitive land uses. Completed Action T-3.3.A: Enhance the Loading Zone Program DDOT Short-Term N Enhance the loading zone program with policies and programs including automated and more targeted enforcement, complete user data collection, data evaluation to inform enforcement and future program decisions, and dynamic loading zone pricing. Provide freight zones on streets in office districts, and expanded curbside space available for loading. Action T-3.3.B: Freight Trip Generation Study DDOT Mid-Term N Complete the freight trip generation study and develop an off-peak delivery program. Action T-3.3.C: Implement Last-Mile Delivery/Pickup DDOT Short-Term N Develop a strategy to allow for the implementation of last-mile delivery/pickup using bikes and other small mobility devices. Action T-3.3.D: Improve Truck Safety DDOT Short-Term N Implement a truck safety campaign aimed at pedestrian, cyclists, and truck drivers that focuses on the need to share the road and identifies potential truck conflict locations with bike lanes, transit stops, and streetcars. Action T-3.3.E: Address Personal Goods Delivery Devices DDOT Mid-Term N Develop policies to address small goods delivery through autonomous devices on sidewalks to promote the safety of pedestrians on sidewalks as these services are deployed. Action T-3.3.F: Freight Advisory Committee DDOT Mid-Term N Establish a freight advisory committee to provide advice on policies related to the movement of goods in the District. This group could help communicate truck information to elected officials and the public. T-3.4 Traveler Information Action T-3.4.A: Transit Directional Signs WMATA, DDOT Mid-Term N Establish a joint city District, WMATA, and private sector tTask fForce to improve and augment pedestrian directional signs and system maps for transit riders, especially at transit station exits and at various locations throughout the District. Action T-3.4.B: Regional Efforts DDOT, WMATA, Ongoing N Through a regionally coordinated effort, continue to explore and implement MWCOG travel information options, fromsuch as the provision of printed and electronic maps and iInternet-based information to tour busmotor coach operators, travel agents, and trucking companies. T-3.8 Intercity Bus Operations Action T-3.58.1.A: Tour BusMotor Coach Management Initiative DDOT, NCPC Short-Term Y Implement the recommendations of the DDOT Tour Bus Management Initiative, prepared to ameliorate long-standing problems associated with tour bus motor coach parking, roaming, and idling around the city’sDistrict’s major visitor attractions. Action T-3.8.B: Manage Layover and Staging Zones DDOT, WMATA Short-Term N Maximize the efficiency of existing layover and staging zones. Coordinate with WMATA and District agencies to identify areas of shared use for on-street and off-street layover and staging zones. Action T-3.8.C: Shuttle and Sightseeing Bus Staging DDOT, WMATA, Mid-Term N Develop carefully planned staging zones for shuttle and sightseeing NPS buses to prevent them from double-parking or circling the block, which adds to congestion. Enforce and apply fines and penalties when sightseeing and shuttle bus permit regulations are violated. Action T-3.8.D: Motor Coach Off-Street Parking Initiative DDOT, NPS, NCPC Mid-Term N Coordinate with District and federal agencies and stakeholders to create a plan to build an off-street bus parking facility for short-term, long-term, and staging needs of all motor coaches. Action T-3.8.E: Consolidate Intercity Buses at Union Station DDOT, DMPED, Mid-Term N Coordinate with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal OP Railway Administration (FRA), Amtrak and the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation to promote the inclusion of intercity buses in the transportation hub expansion plan. 4.1 Emergency Preparedness, Transportation, and Security Action T-4.1.A: Pennsylvania Avenue Closure DDOT, EOM, CC, Ongoing N Advocate for the re-opening of Pennsylvania Avenue and E Street in the NCPC, NPS vicinity of the White House as conditions allow, and pursue federal funding to mitigate the effects of the closure of these streets on District circulation Work with federal agency partners to implement the Presidents Park South project along E Street NW near the White House to provide an excellent public space as well as a key east-west bicycle and pedestrian connection. Use the security requirements for closing the street to vehicles to create a space for bicycles and pedestrians. Action T-4.1.B: Coordination with the Federal Government DDOT, OP, EOM, Ongoing N Continue to work with the Ffederal government to assess the impacts of NCPC security measures on the quality of life of District residents and businesses. Action T-4.1.C: Emergency Evacuation Plan DDOT, FEMS, Ongoing N Continue to refine an emergency evacuation plan that not only describes DCEMA not only evacuation procedures and routes, but thatalso defines the modes of transportation to use in casethe event that certain modes, such as the Metrorail system,, becomes unavailable. Increase public education and awareness of local emergency management plans,, and make information on evacuation routes and procedures more accessible and understandable to residents, employees, and visitors. T-4.2 Safety for All Travelers Action T-4.2.A: Vision Zero Action Plan DDOT, DPW, OP, Ongoing Y Implement the strategies recommended in the District’s Vision Zero DFHV Action Plan. T-4.4 Climate Resiliency Action T-4.4.A: Climate Adaptation Guidelines for Transportation DDOT, DOEE Short-Term N Projects Develop and implement climate adaptation guidelines while designing transportation projects. The guidelines may include evaluating the effectiveness of stormwater management, urban heat island mitigation, and other technical components to better buffer transportation infrastructure from the impacts of climate change. Action T-4.4.B: Research Resilient Transportation Design Best Practices DDOT Mid-Term N Research and leverage existing best practices from other metropolitan transportation departments as DDOT continues to make future adjustments to its design parameters that incorporate hazard mitigation and climate change adaptation. Consider updating design standards to account for projected extreme temperatures and precipitation. Action T-4.4.C: Climate-Ready Evacuation Routes DDOT Mid-Term N Identify alternate evacuation routes for roads and bridges identified as vulnerable to flooding and/or sea level rise. T-5.1 Autonomous Vehicles Action T-5.1.A: AV Working Group DDOT, DMPED, Mid-Term N The Autonomous Vehicle Working Group—an interagency working OP, DFHV group comprised of agencies focused on transportation, rights of persons with disabilities, environmental issues, and public safety— should continue to meet and monitor AVs and their impact on the District. The group should work to develop policy and regulatory guidance to ensure AVs enhance the District by improving safety, efficiency, equity, and sustainability while minimizing negative impacts on residents, workers, and visitors. Action T-5.1.B: Continued Research DDOT, OP, Mid-Term N Examine and monitor the latest research on AVs to inform policy DMPED development. Review publications from universities, think tanks, foundations, and other jurisdictions to better understand the potential implications in the District. Research should be comprehensive and focus on direct impacts on the transportation network and the indirect impacts on land use, as well as economic and job market disruption, public revenue, environmental sustainability, and social equity. Action T-5.1.C: Data Sharing DDOT, OCTO, Mid-Term N Encourage AV manufacturers and operators to share data to support DFHV responsive research efforts and inform public policy making. Data sharing will need to have a level of accuracy and detail for specific research needs and respect the privacy of individuals. Action T-5.1.D: Enhance Access to Transit DDOT, WMATA Mid-Term N Explore strategies to make autonomous vehicles complement rather than replace existing transit service, such as through dedicated curbside access, transit alternatives for seniors and people with disabilities, and shared mobility solutions to provide first-mile/last-mile connections. Action T-5.1.E: Parking and Curbside Access DDOT, DFHV Mid-Term N Monitor the shifts that AVs will create in the use of parking facilities and curbside lanes. Explore regulatory and technological tools for dynamically adapting to these shifts in usage, to allow for and incentivize more efficient and productive uses of these urban spaces. T-5.2 Electric Vehicles Action T-5.2.A: Expand Charging Infrastructure DDOT, DPW Mid-Term Y Install electric charging stations throughout the District to expand EV infrastructure, in keeping with demand for and encouraging the conversion to EVs. Housing Element H-1.1 Expanding Housing Supply Action H-1.1.A: Rezoning of Marginal Commercial Land OP, ZC Short-Term N Perform an evaluation of commercially zoned land in the District, focusing on the “Great Streets” corridors, other arterial streets, and scattered small commercially- zoned pockets of land which that no longer contain active commercial land uses. The evaluation should consider the feasibility of rezoning some of these areas from commercial to mixed-use or residential districts, in order to ensure their future development with housing. 503.9 Obsolete Action H-1.1.B: Annual Housing Reports and Monitoring Efforts DMPED, DHCD, Ongoing N Consider development of Develop an Aannual “State of DC the District OP Housing Report” , which improves the quality of information on which to make housing policy decisions, and/or a Housing Oversight Board comprised composed of residents, for- profit, and non-profit developers that reports each year on the effectiveness and outcomes of the District’s housing programs. Include information on trends and needs, such as the availability and affordability of units by income, tenure, building type, number of bedrooms, and production patterns and capacity by Planning Area and other characteristics. The report should also include a framework for evaluating progress toward measurable goals. Action H.1.1.C: Regional Planning for Expanding the Supply of Housing OP, DHCD, Ongoing N Pursue intergovernmental agreements and initiatives with the DMPED jurisdictions of the metropolitan region that expand the housing supply and broaden affordability throughout the region, and that do not leave the responsibility solely to any one jurisdiction. Action H.1.1.D: Research New Ways to Expand Housing OP, DHCD, Ongoing N Continue research to expand market rate and affordable housing DMPED opportunities in Washington, DC, such as expanding existing zoning tools and requirements. Consider a broad range of options to address housing constraints, which could include updating the Height Act of 1910 (a federal law) outside of the L’Enfant Plan area, if it can promote housing production. Action H-1.4.E: Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice OP, DMPED, Ongoing N Complete the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing to advance fair DHCD housing, more equitably distribute housing, and take steps to remedy residential exclusion. H-1.2 Ensuring Housing Affordability Action H-1.2.A: Inclusionary Zoning OP, OZ, ZC, CC, Immediate N Adopt an Inclusionary Zoning requirement which would require the DHCD inclusion of affordable units for low income households in new residential developments of 10 units or greater, with accompanying provisions for density bonuses and long-term affordability. Apply this requirement as fairly and uniformly as possible, providing flexibility as necessary for sites where density bonuses cannot feasibly be provided. Completed Action H-1.2.BA: Commercial Linkage Assessment OP, DMPED Short-Term N Prepare an assessment of Review the District’s existing commercial linkage requirements to determine improve the effectiveness of this program and assess its impacts, advantages, and disadvantages, such as how and when linkage fees are paid. Based on findings, adjust the linkage requirements as needed. Action H-1.2.CB: New Revenue Sources OCFO, CC, OCA, Short-Term N Identify Continue to identify and tap new sources of revenue for DHCD, DMPED programs such as the Housing Production Trust Fund (HPTF) to produce affordable housing and keep rental and owned housing affordable. These new sources could include increases in should add to the portion of the deed and recordation tax taxes dedicated to the HPTF, increases in the recordation tax, or such as the feasibility of earmarking of a portion of residential property tax revenue increases to the Fund for the fund. Action H-1.2.D: Land Banking DMPED, HFA, OP, Short-Term Y Develop a strategic land acquisition program to purchase land in the District DHCD to achieve specific housing and neighborhood goals, particularly for the District’s three major development entities: the National Capital Revitalization Corporation, the Anacostia Waterfront Corporation, and the DC Housing Authority. Completed Action H-1.2.EC: LAHDO Property Acquisition and Disposition Division DHCD Ongoing Y Program Continue the District’s Land Acquisition for Housing Development Opportunities (LAHDO) Property Acquisition and Disposition Division (PADD) Pprogram, which acquires property (using primarily District capital budget funds) and provides for long-term lease-back or low-cost terms to private developers that produce low- and moderate-income affordable homeownership and rental housing. Action H-1.2.FD: Low-Income Housing Tax Credits DHCD, HFA, Short-Term N Expand for-profit builders’ use of Llow Iincome Hhousing Ttax Ccredits as DMPED one tool to provide new or rehabilitated affordable housing in the city District. Action H-1.2.G: Land Trusts DMPED, OP, Completed N Support the formation of one or more community land trusts run by public, DHCD non-profit, or other community-based entities. The mission of the trust would be to acquire land while providing long-term leases to developers of rental and for-sale units. This approach helps ensure that the units remain affordable indefinitely. Completed Action H-1.2.H: Hotel Conversions DMPED, OP, Obsolete N Evaluate the feasibility of requiring an affordable housing set-aside in the DHCD event that transient hotels are converted to permanent housing units. Obsolete Action H-1.2.E: Leveraging Inclusionary Zoning OP Short-Term N Examine and propose greater IZ requirements when zoning actions permit greater density or change in use. Factors supporting a greater requirement may include high-cost areas, proximity to transit stations or high-capacity surface transit corridors, and when increases in density or use changes from production, distribution, and repair (PDR) to residential or mixed-use. Consider requirements that potentially leverage financial subsidies, such as tax exempt bonds. Action H-1.2.F: Establish Affordability Goals by Area Element OP, DHCD, Short-Term N Establish measurable housing production goals by Planning Area DMPED through an analysis of best practices, housing conditions, impediments, unit and building typology, and forecasts of need. Include a minimum share of 15 percent affordable housing by 2050, along with recommendations for incentives and financing tools to create affordable housing opportunities to meet fair housing requirements, particularly in high housing cost areas. Action H-1.2.G: Continuum of Housing DHCD Ongoing N Conduct a periodic review of private development and federal and local housing programs in conjunction with a needs assessment to ensure that programs target the applicable gaps in the supply of housing by unit and building type, location, and affordability. Action H-1.2.H: Priority of Affordable Housing Goals OP, DHCD, Short-Term N Prioritize public investment in the new construction of, or conversion DMPED to, affordable housing in Planning Areas with high housing costs and few affordable housing options. Consider land use, zoning, and financial incentives where the supply of affordable units is below a minimum of 15 percent of all units within each area. H-1.3 Diversity of Housing Types Action H-1.3.A: Review Residential Zoning Regulations OP, OZ Completed N During the revision of the city’s zoning regulations, review the residential zoning regulations, particularly the R-4 (row house) zone. Make necessary changes to preserve row houses as single-family units to conserve the city’s inventory of housing for larger households. As noted in the Land Use Element, this should include creating an R-4-A zone for one- and two- family row houses, and another zone for multi-family row house flats. Completed Action H-1.3.A: Create Tools for the Production and Retention of Larger OP, DHCD Mid-Term N Family-Sized Units in Multi-Family Housing Research land use tools and techniques, including development standards, to encourage the development of residential units that meet the needs of larger families, with a focus on financing of affordable units in high-cost areas. Action H-1.3.B: Technical Assistance for Condominiums and DHCD Mid-Term N Cooperatives Develop technical assistance and innovative management models to assist in the long-term maintenance and sustainability of condominiums and cooperatives. H-1.4 Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Action H-1.4.A: Renovation and Rehabilitation of Public Affordable DCHA, HFA, Ongoing Y Housing DHCD Continue federal and local programs to rehabilitate and rebuild the District’s public affordable housing units, including but not limited to the HOPE VI Choice Neighborhood program, Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program, capital and modernization programs, the Community Development Block GrantCDBG Pprogram, and the District- sponsored New Communities program NCI. Action H-1.4.B: Home Again Initiative-/PADD DHCD Short-Term N Continue support for the Home Again Initiative, PADD as a strategy for reducing neighborhood blight neighborhood vacancies, restoring an important part of the city’s District’s historic fabric, and providing mixed- income housing in neighborhoods with relatively high concentrations a significant presence of vacant or abandoned residential properties. Action H-1.4.C: DCHA Improvements DCHA Ongoing N Continue the positive momentum toward improving the District’s existing public housing and Housing Choice Voucher and Local Rent Supplement Programsprograms, including the use of submarket rents to increase use of vouchers in high-cost neighborhoods, the RAD Program, and effective training of public affordable housing residents in home maintenance skills. In addition, residents should be involved in management and maintenance and the effective renovation, inspection, and re-occupancy of vacant units. Action H-1.4.D: Tax Abatement DCHA, DMPED, Short-Term N Consider geographically targeted tax abatements and other financial OCFO incentives to encourage market rate housing with affordable housing that exceeds minimum IZ standards development in areas where housing must compete with office space for land, similar to the former Downtown Tax Abatement Program. Abatements should consider the potential created by the conversion of existing office space to residential. The potential costs and benefits of tax abatements must be thoroughly analyzed as such programs are considered. Action H-1.4.E: Additional Public Housing DCHA, DMPED, Short-Term N Support efforts by the DC Housing Authority DCHA’s planning goals to DHCD use its authority to create 1,000 additional units of for its public housing units by studying the need for additional units and developing strategies to meet the needs of existing units., Use subsidized subsidies by funding from theUS Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD under the public housing Annual Contributions Contract (ACC), RAD, and other sources. This action is contingent on the availability of funds for a local rent subsidy to cover the annual operating costs for the new units. Action H-1.4.F: Non-Housing Investment in Areas of Concentrated DHCD, DMPED Mid-Term Y Poverty Make non-housing neighborhood economic and community development investments and preserve existing subsidized affordable housing in R/ECAP (as defined by HUD) to improve neighborhood amenities and attract private sector investment to expand housing supply. Action H-1.4.G: Co-Location of Housing with Public Facilities DMPED, DGS, OP Mid-Term Y As part of Facility Master Plans and the Capital Improvement Program, conduct a review of and maximize any opportunities to co- locate affordable mixed-income, multi-family housing when there is a proposal for a new or substantially upgraded local public facility, particularly in high-cost areas. H-1.5 Reducing Barriers to Production Action H-1.5.A: Administrative Improvements OCA, DMPED Completed N Undertake the administrative changes outlined by the 2006 Comprehensive Housing Strategy to streamline the production and preservation of assisted and mixed income housing. [These changes include the designation of a “chief of housing” to coordinate, facilitate, enable and implement city housing policy, including the policies of independent city housing and public development agencies.] Completed Action H-1.5.B: Changes to the Zoning Regulations OZ, OP, DCRA, ZC Completed N Explore changes which would facilitate development of accessory apartments (also called “granny flats” or in-law units), English basements, and single room occupancy housing units. Any changes to existing regulations should be structured to ensure minimal impacts on surrounding uses and neighborhoods. Completed Action H-1.5.CA: Smart Housing Codes OP, DCRA Short-Term N Update and modernize the DC District Housing Code to reflect the current trend toward “smart” housing codes, which are structured to encourage building rehabilitation and reuse of housing units built before modern building codes were enacted. Action H-1.5.DB: Data Management OP, OCTO, Short-Term N Maintain electronic inventories on of existing housing and potential DMPED, DHCD development sites for the benefit of residents, developers, and policy makers. This information should be used to track housing development and should be used to promote better-informed choices regarding public investment and affordable housing development. Action H-1.5.C: Reducing Cost of Public Financing DHCD, HFA Short-Term N Coordinate and better leverage the resources of the District’s housing agencies to reduce the cost of financing through the use of technology to expedite the processing and distribution of affordable housing funds, track and monitor applications for such funds, and improve operating procedures for District financing of affordable housing and housing services. Action H-1.5.D: Support of Accessory Dwelling Units OP, DHCD Short-Term Y Study whether recent zoning changes are sufficient to facilitate the creation of accessory dwelling units, or whether barriers to their creation still exist, and remove unnecessary obstacles to their creation. Investigate the benefits of financially supporting accessory dwelling units, and design a pilot program to increase the number of affordable housing units through accessory dwelling units. Action H-1.5.E: Remove Regulatory Obstacles DCRA, OP, Short-Term N Continue to identify and review regulatory impediments to the DMPED, DHCD production of market rate and affordable housing. Remove unnecessary and burdensome regulations, and propose more efficient and effective alternatives for achieving important policy and regulatory goals. H-2.1 Preservation of Affordable Housing Action H-1.6.A - Monitoring and Updating Data to Support Recovery DMPED, DHCD, Short-Term N from 2020 Health Emergency OP Monitor and update appropriate data to support 2020 public health emergency response and recovery efforts. Such data will include a wide range of housing factors and drivers, such as jobs, population, housing supply and demand. H-2.1 Preservation of Affordable Housing Action H-2.1.A: Rehabilitation Grants DMPED, DHCD, Short-Term N Develop Maintain a rehabilitation grant program for owners of small HFA apartment buildings, linking the grants to income limits for future tenants. Such programs have been successful in preserving housing affordability in Montgomery County and in many other jurisdictions around the country. Action H-2.1.B: Local Rent Subsidy DMPED, OCFO, Short-Term N Implement Expand thea local rent subsidy program Local Rent Subsidy OCA, DCHA Program for both tenant and new project-based support targeted toward newly created public and privately held extremely low-income housing units, newly created extremely low income housing units, and newly created units of housing for formerly homeless individuals and families. Action H-2.1.C: Purchase of Expiring Section 8 Projects Subsidized DMEPD, HFA, CC, Ongoing Y Housing and Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing DCHA Consider legislation that would give the District the right to purchase assisted, multi-family properties (and to maintain operating subsidies) where contracts are being terminated by HUD or where owners are choosing to opt out of contracts. Implement and use DOPA to acquire, preserve, and dedicate new affordable housing through a process of transferring ownership to prequalified developers that will maintain the properties with long-term affordability requirements. Action H-2.1.D: Tax Abatement for Project-Based Section 8 Units OCFO, OTR, Completed N Implement the program enacted in 2002 that abates the increment in real DCHA property taxes for project-based Section 8 facilities. Consider extending the abatement to provide full property tax relief as an incentive to preserve these units as affordable. Completed Action H-2.1.ED: Affordable Set-Asides in Condo Conversions DCRA, CC, Short-Term N Implement a requirement thatIn a condo conversion, 20 percent of the DMPED, OAG units should be earmarked for qualifying low- and moderate-income households. The requirement should ensure that at least some affordability is retained when rental units are converted to condominiums. In addition, require condominium maintenance fees to beshould be set proportionally to the unit price, so as not to makethat otherwise affordable units do not become out-of-reach due tobecause of high fees. Action H-2.1.FE: Housing Registry DHCD, DMPED, Short-Term N Develop Maintain a registry of affordable or accessible housing units in DCHA the District and a program to match these units with qualifying low-income households. Action H-2.1.F: Affordable Housing Preservation Unit DHCD Short-Term N Establish and maintain a division within District government to systematically and proactively work with tenants, owners of affordable housing, investors, their representatives, and others associated with real estate and housing advocacy in Washington, DC to establish relationships and gather intelligence to preserve affordable housing and expand future opportunities by converting naturally affordable unassisted units to long-term dedicated affordable housing. Action H-2.1.G: Expand Acquisition Funding for Preservation DHCD, CC Short-Term N Continue funding for public-private partnerships to facilitate acquisition and early investments to leverage greater amounts of private capital for the preservation of affordable housing. Action H-3.1.G -2.1.H: Improve Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Program DHCD, DMPED Short-Term N Improve the preservation of affordable housing through TOPA and TOPA exemptions by providing financial incentives to TOPA transactions, including predevelopment work, legal services, third- party reports, and acquisition bridge financing. The effort should include tracking mechanisms to collect accurate program data and evaluate outcomes for further improvement in the program. Action H-2.1.I: Tracking Displacement OP, DHCD Short-Term N Track neighborhood change, development, and housing costs to identify areas of Washington, DC that are experiencing, or likely to experience, displacement pressures. Use the information to improve program performance and targeting of resources to minimize displacement and help residents stay in their neighborhoods. H-2.2 Housing Conservation and Maintenance Action H-2.2.A: Housing Code Enforcement DCRA On-going N Improve the enforcement of housing codes to prevent deteriorated, unsafe, and unhealthy housing conditions, especially in areas of the city Washington, DC with persistent code enforcement problems. Ensure that Tenants should be provided information on tenant rights, such as how to obtain inspections, contest petitions for substantial rehabilitation, purchase multi-family buildings, and vote in conversion elections, is provided to tenants. Action H-2.2.B: Sale of Persistent Problem Properties DMPED, DHCD, On-going N Address persistent tax and housing code violations through negotiated sales DCRA of problem properties title sale of properties by putting properties in receivership, foreclosing on tax-delinquent properties, enforcing higher tax rates on vacant and underused property, and through tenants’ rights education, including use of TOPA. Wherever Whenever possible, identify alternative housing resources for persons who are displaced by major code enforcement activities. Action H-2.2.C: Low Income Homeowner Tax Credit OCFO, OTR, OCA Completed N Implement the ordinance passed by the District in 2002 to provide tax credits for long-term, low-income homeowners. Completed Action H-2.2.DC: Tax Relief OCFO, OTR Short-Term N Review existing tax relief programs for District homeowners and consider changes to unify and simplify programs to help low- and moderate- income households address rising property assessments. Consider using the MFI as a standard for establishing need and eligibility. Action H-2.2.ED: Program Assistance for Low- and Moderate-Income DHCD, DCRA Ongoing N Owners Continue to offer comprehensive home maintenance and repair programs for low- and moderate-income owners and renters of single-family homes. These programs should include counseling and technical assistance, as well as zero interest and deferred interest loans and direct financial assistance. H-3.1 Encouraging Homeownership Action H-3.1.A: HPAP Program DHCD, DMPED Ongoing N Maintain and expand the District’s Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) by periodically reviewing and establishing appropriate amounts of assistance to continue advancing affordable homeownership for low-income households. and Homestead Housing Preservation Program. Action H-3.1.B: District Employer Assisted Housing (EAH) Program DHCD, DMPED Short-Term N Strengthen the District government’s existing Employer Assisted Housing (Employer Assisted Housing (EAH) ) Pprogram by increasing the amount of EAH awards and removing limitations on applicants seeking to combine EAH assistance with Home Purchase Assistance ProgramHPAP funds. Action H-3.1.C: New EAH Programs DHCD, DMPED, Ongoing N Encourage other major employers in the city Washington, OP DC to develop Employer Assisted Housing EAH programs for moderate- and middle-income housing, including: • Private sector employee benefit packages that include grants, forgivable loans, and on-site homeownership seminars for first-time buyers; • Federal programs which that would assist income- eligible federal workers who currently rent in the city District. ; • Programs designed to encourage employees to live close to their work to reduce travel time and cost and increase their quality of life; and Linking EAH efforts with performance-based incentives for attracting new employers. Action H-3.1.D: Individual Development Accounts DMPED, HFA, Ongoing N Invest in programs that support Individual Development Accounts that DHCD assist low-income persons to save for first-time home purchases. Action H-3.1.E: Neighborhood Housing Finance FHA, DHCD Ongoing N Expand housing finance and counseling services for very low-, low-, and moderate-income homeowners, and improve the oversight and management of these services. Action H-3.1.F: First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit OCFO, OTR, OCA Obsolete N Examine the feasibility of matching the Federal first-time homebuyer tax credit with a District of Columbia tax credit for homebuyers in targeted neighborhoods. Obsolete Action H-3.1.HF: Foreclosure Prevention DHCD, DMPED, Mid-Term N Develop public-private partnerships to raise awareness of foreclosure OP prevention efforts, and to offer assistance to households facing foreclosure. Action H-3.1.G: Protect Homeowner Equity DMPED, DHCD Mid-Term N Research and identify tools to protect the equity of homeowners and help lower-income and older adult homeowners recover from volatile market forces and adverse events that threaten their equity and status as homeowners. H-3.2 Housing Access Action H-3.2.A: Cultural Sensitivity OHR Ongoing N Require aAll District agencies that deal with housing and housing services toshould be culturally and linguistically competent. Action H-3.2.B: Employee Fair Housing Education DHCD Ongoing N Undertake a Fair Housing Act education program for all relevant staff persons and public officials to ensureso they are familiar with the Act and their responsibilities in its enforcement. Maintain programs that raise the public’s awareness of fair housing rights and responsibilities, including educational events, compliance training, affirmative marketing training, and other outreach efforts that further fair housing and eliminate discrimination. Action H-3.2.C: Lending Practices DHCD, DMPED, Mid-Term N Review Continue to monitor private sector lending practices for their OP, DISB impact on the stability of neighborhoods. Action H-3.2.D: Overcoming Impediments to Fair Housing DHCD, OP Short-Term N Develop strategies to overcome impediments and obstacles to the delivery of affordable housing in high-cost areas, such as rapid site acquisition, risk reduction, and expedited project selection and processing. H-4.2 Ending Homelessness Action H-4.2.CA: Homeless no More Homeward DC DHCD, DCHA, Short-Term N Implement the recommendations outlined in Homeward DC: 2015-2020, DHS, DMH, which updates and expands on “Homeless No More: A Strategy for DMCFYE Ending Homelessness in Washington, DC by 2014.” the Homeward DC: Strategic Plan 2015-2020 and continues the District's efforts to make homelessness in the District rare, brief, and non-recurring. Among the recommendations are the production of 2,000 permanent supportive housing units for the chronically homeless and 4,000 units of permanent housing for households who experience temporary homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. Homeward DC recommended strategies to expand homelessness prevention strategies, improve the quality of the District’s emergency shelter facilities, and increase the number of permanent supportive housing units and tenant-based rental subsidies available for populations experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Homeward DC 2.0 builds on the recommendations outlined in Homeward DC and highlights additional strategies to advance these efforts. Action H-4.2.DB: Emergency Assistance DHCD, DCHA, Short-Term N Revive and strengthen Expand the emergency assistance program for rent, DHS, DMCFYE security deposit, mortgage, and/or utility expenses for very low-income families with children, older adults, and persons with disabilities to prevent homelessness. Action H-4.2.C: Ending Youth Homelessness DCHA, DHS, Short-Term N Implement Solid Foundations DC: The Strategic Plan to Prevent and DHCD, ICH End Youth Homelessness. The plan includes strategies for youth homelessness prevention, expanded outreach and reunification, additional youth shelter capacity, improved support services, continuing education, and capacity building programs for organizations that support the emotional, physical, and social well- being of at-risk youth. Action H-4.2.D: Discharge Coordination DCHA, DHS, Short-Term N Maintain discharge programs from the foster care, health care, and the DHCD, ICH criminal justice systems that prevent homelessness and provide a safe transition to independent living. Action H-4.2.E: Landlord Recruitment DCHA, DHS, Short-Term N Develop and test pilot programs designed to incentivize landlords to DHCD, ICH house individuals and families exiting homelessness. Evaluate strategies and make recommendations on maintaining and improving an ongoing program. H-4.3 Meeting the Needs of Specific Groups Action H-4.2.A 4.3.A: Incentives for Retrofits Accessible Units DMPED, DHCD, Mid-Term N Create financial incentives or provide appropriate flexibility in zoning OCFO rules and public space regulations for homeowners and landlords to retrofit units to make them accessible to older adults and persons with disabilities., and to include Encourage the production of units that are visitable, ADA-accessible, or universally designed in new housing construction. Action H-4.2.B 4.3.B: Incentives for Senior Older Adult Housing DHCD, OP, OCFO, Mid-Term N Explore Remove barriers and explore incentives, such as density bonuses, DCOA tax credits, and special financing, to stimulate the development of assisted living and senior care facilities for older adults that serve a mix of incomes, particularly in areas of high need and on sites well served by public transportation. Action H-4.3.C: University Partnerships and Older Adults OP, DCOA Mid-Term N Explore partnerships with local universities to develop intergenerational student living arrangements with older adults living near campus. Action H-4.3.D: Aging in Community DCHA, DCOA, Mid-Term N Establish programs to facilitate low-income older renters aging in DHCD, place. Examples include tenant-based vouchers or other rental assistance to older adults on fixed incomes or funds for renovation of multi-unit buildings, individual apartments, and single-family homes to create appropriate housing options for older adults to age in community. Environmental Protection Element E-1 Adapting to and Mitigating Climate Change Action E-1.1.A: Update Regulations for Resilience DOEE, OP Mid-Term N Continue to monitor and update Washington, DC’s regulations to promote flood risk reduction, heat island mitigation, stormwater management, renewable energy, and energy resilience, among other practices, where appropriate. Action Policy E-1.1.B1: Development in Floodplains OP, DOEE, Short-Term N Restrict development within FEMA-designated floodplain areas and HSEMA, DCRA, Evaluate expanding restrictions and/or require adaptive design for DMPED development in areas that will be at increased risk of flooding due to climate change. Analyses should weigh the requirement to account for climate risks with the needs of a growing District. Action E-1.1.C: Waterfront Setbacks OP, DOEE, Short-Term N Ensure that waterfront setbacks and buffers account for future sea HSEMA, DCRA level rise, changes in precipitation patterns, and greater use of nature- based and adaptive flood defenses. Action E-1.1.D4.1.E: Cities for Climate Protection Campaign Covenant for DOEE Long-Term Y Climate and Energy Implement policies recommended by Clean Energy DC and Climate Ready DC to achieve Washington, DC’s goal of reducing GHG emissions by 50 percent below 2006 levels by 2032, and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 while preparing for the impacts of climate change. Maintain compliance with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy, signed by Washington, DC in 2015, which commits Washington, DC to measure and reduce GHG emissions and address climate risks. the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, signed by the District in 2005. Also implement the recommendations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions contained in the District of Columbia Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories and Preliminary Projections released in October 2005. This agreement aims to reduce global warming pollution levels to seven percent below 1990 levels by 2012, the levels set by the Kyoto Protocol for developed countries. Action E-1.1.E: Update Floodplain Regulations DOEE, HSEMA, Short-Term N Update flood hazard rules to reflect the increased risk of flooding due DCRA to climate-related sea level rise, increasingly frequent and severe precipitation events, and coastal storms. Action E-1.1.F: Comprehensive and Integrated Flood Modeling DOEE, HSEMA, On-going N Develop, and regularly update, Washington, DC’s floodplain models, OCTO, OP, DGS maps, and other tools to account for climate change, including projections for increased precipitation and sea level rise, to ensure any future building in the floodplain is done sustainably. Integrate existing, and develop new, floodplain models to better understand the interplay between coastal, riverine, and interior flooding and potential climate impacts. Consider revising the regulatory flood hazard areas for Washington, DC’s Flood Hazard Rules. Action E-1.1.G: Design Guidelines for Resilience DOEE, HSEMA, OP Short-Term N Develop guidelines for new development and substantial land improvements that consider the threat of naturally occurring stressors and hazards (e.g., flooding, extreme heat, and wind), determine potential impacts to assets over the expected life cycle of the asset, and identify cost-effective risk-reduction options. Use updated and integrated flood risk models to determine potential flood extents and depths for riparian, coastal, and interior flood events and to inform design flood elevations for a development in flood hazard areas. Action E-1.1.H: Update Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessment DOEE, DDOT, Short-Term N Update the vulnerability and risk assessment completed for Climate HSEMA, DC Water, Ready DC as new data on potential climate impacts becomes available. DOH Regularly assess the vulnerability of infrastructure, critical facilities (including hospitals and emergency shelters), and large developments to climate-related hazards. Action: E-1.1.I: Resiliency Evaluation OCA, OP, DOEE, Short-Term N Review projects including Washington, DC capital projects and large HSEMA scale developments, for potential climate risks and adaptation strategies. Action: E-1.1.J: Resiliency Incentives DOEE, OP, DCRA On-going N Expand existing incentives and regulations to include thermal safety and urban heat island mitigation measures, such as green and cool roofs, solar shading, shade trees, alternatives to concrete, and other innovative building design strategies. Action:E-1.1.K: Interagency Temperature Management Strategy DOEE, HSEMA, On-going N Develop an interagency heat management strategy to minimize the DOH, OP, DDOT, adverse health impacts associated with extreme cold and heat DPR temperature days. The District government will work to ensure that residents can prepare for these events by more broadly communicating extreme heat and cold response plans that clearly define specific roles and responsibilities of government and nongovernmental organizations before and during these events. Plans should identify local populations at high risk for extreme temperature-related illness and death, and determine the strategies that will be used to support such individuals during emergencies, particularly in underserved communities. Furthermore, explore strategies, including the use of technology, to help build communities’ adaptive capacity before, during, and after extreme temperature days. E-2.1 Conserving and Expanding Washington, DC’s Urban Forests Action E-21.1.A: Tree Replacement Program DDOT, other On-going Y Continue working toward a goal of planting 10,500 4,000 street trees and 2,000 trees on public and private open space each year. Components of this program should include the removal of dead and dying trees and their replacement with suitable species, and the pruning and maintenance of trees to eliminate hazards and increase their rate of survival. Action E-21.1.B: Street Tree Standards DDOT, DOEE, OP Mid-Term N Continue to Fformalize the planting, pruning, removal, and construction guidelines in use by the city’s District’s Urban Forestry Division Administration by developing official city street tree standards (see text box on the city’s Tree Bill). These standards should provide further direction for tree selection based on such factors as traffic volumes, street width, shade and sunlight conditions, soil conditions, disease and drought resistance, and the space available for tree wells. They should also include provisions to increase the size of tree boxes to improve tree health and longevity, and standards for soils and planting, as well improve upon existing tree boxes through impervious surface removal, increasing soil volumes, undergrounding power lines, and installing bio-retention tree boxes. Action E-21.1.C: Tree Inventories DDOT, DPR, other On-going N Continue partnership agreements with the federal government, the Casey Trees, Endowment Fund and other groups to maintain develop a the live, publicly available database and management system for Washington, DC’s the District’s trees using Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping. Efforts should be made to inventory trees on all District lands outside the right-of-ways, parkland as well as along city its streets. Action E-21.1.D: Operating Procedures for Utility and Roadwork DDOT Mid-Term N Develop standard operating procedures to minimize tree damage by public utility and road crews. All activities that involve invasive work around street trees should be reviewed by Urban Forestry Administration personnel. Goals have been developed by the USDA and the Casey Trees Endowment Fund and tested in other cities as a way of evaluating the existing tree canopy and setting specific goals for its restoration. Promote the expansion of the urban tree canopy. Promote the expansion of the urban tree canopy, while planting the right tree in the right place in consideration with overhead utility lines. Action E-21.1.E: Urban Forest Management Plan DOEE, DDOT, NPS Short-Term N Consistent with Washington, DC’s the District’s 2002 and 2016 Tree Bills, continue develop an Urban Forest Management Plan to protect, maintain, and restore trees and native woodlands across the city Washington, DC. The Plan should include a detailed inventory of trees and woodlands and should provide a means of Utilize Use the mayor’s UFAC and new and existing District agency partnerships to coordinateing urban forest management activities on all public lands managed by the city District (e.g., street trees, city parks, public school grounds, etc.). These partnerships and initiatives It should also promote coordination with federal agencies and other large landowners, and include comprehensive strategies to manage insects and diseases. E-2.2 Conservation of Rivers, Wetlands, and Riparian Areas Action E-21.2.A: Potomac and Anacostia River Habitat Improvements USEPA, USFWS, On-going N Work collaboratively with federal agencies, upstream NPS, DOEE, AWC, jurisdictions, the Anacostia Waterfront Corporation, and other environmental advocacy groups to implement conservation measures for the Anacostia River, including: Work collaboratively with federal agencies, upstream jurisdictions, and environmental advocacy groups to implement conservation measures for Washington, DC’s waterways by: ● Restoring tidal wetlands while maintaining access along the Anacostia River and infilled areas that were historically tidal wetlands, consistent with the 2015 District of Columbia Wildlife Action Plan; ● Installing stormwater management best practices upland of tributary streams; ● Creating new stormwater wetlands along tributary streams; ● Restoring degraded streams in Washington, DC and, where possible, daylighting streams by removing them from pipes to let them flow uncovered; ● Removing bulkheads and seawalls and replacing them with natural shoreline and fringe wetlands, where possible, to provide protection from flooding and erosion; ● Restoring degraded gullies downstream of stormwater outfalls; ● Preventing litter and trash from entering waterways and removing it when it is present; ● Encouraging natural buffers compatible with the recommendations of the AWI Framework Plan; and ● Preventing the net loss of parkland and improving access to the waterfront and river trails. ● Removing litter and trash on tidal flats; ● Restoring tidal wetlands around Kingman Island and along lower Watts Branch; ● Creating new stormwater wetlands along tributary streams; ● Daylighting streams (i.e., taking streams out of buried pipes and allowing them to run uncovered), particularly Pope Branch, Fort Dupont Stream, and Stickfoot Creek; ● Creating naturalized or bio-engineered river edges that maximize habitat value; ● Improving bulkheads and seawalls to provide protection from flooding and erosion; ● Requiring open space buffers consistent with the recommendations of the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative Framework Plan; and Preventing the net loss of parkland and improving access to the waterfront and river trails. Action E-21.2.B: Wetland Setback Standards DOEE, DCRA Short-Term N Establish clear District of Columbia regulations to conserve and preserve wetlands, streams, and their buffers during development for wetland setbacks and ensure compliance with these regulations during plan review, permitting, and inspections. Action E-2.2.C: Wetland Planting and Maintenance DOEE, NPS Short-Term N Plant and maintain wetlands to achieve the objective of no net loss and eventual net gain of wetlands. Focus efforts in areas of the District that offer the best opportunity and potential for conservation, as identified in Washington, DC’s 2015 Wildlife Action Plan. Action E-2.2.D: Anacostia River Sedimentation Project DOEE, USACE, Ongoing N Develop and implement an Anacostia River remediation work plan that NPS restores fish and wildlife habitats while improving public access to the river. E-2.4 Preserving Steep Slopes and Stream Valleys Action E-21.4.A: Expand the Tree and Slope Protection Overlay OP, DOEE, OZ Mid-Term N Work with neighborhood and community groups, homeowners and other landowners, and Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) to identify additional areas where the Tree and Slope Protection (TSP) areas Overlay zone should be mapped. Such areas should generally abut streams or public open spaces and should have steep slopes, significant natural tree cover, and some potential for future development. Particular attention should be given to mapping the TSP Overlay areas on lands east of the Anacostia River in Wards 7 and 8. E-2.5 Sustaining Wildlife Action E-21.5.A: Implementation of the Wildlife Conservation Action Plan DOEE On-going N Implement the 20015 Wildlife Management Plan for the District of Columbia, including programs to increase meadow habitats in the District, restore tidal wetlands, propagate native plants, and create vernal pools, artificial nesting structures, wildlife crossings and corridors, and resident science projects. control the white-tailed deer and Canada goose population, and to improve water quality and habitat in the Anacostia River. Action E-21.5.B: Data Improvements DOEE On-going N Improve the collection and monitoring of data on plant and animal life within Washington, DC the District, particularly data on rare, endangered, threatened, and candidate species, and species of greatest conservation need. Action E-2.5.C: Pollinator Pathways DOEE, DDOT, Mid-Term N Create pollinator pathways and other contiguous habitat paths that DPR, NPS allow the migration of species into natural habitats and that support the goals of the Wildlife Action Plan. Incorporate biodiversity and the use of native plants in GI along roads and sidewalks. Action E-2.5.D: Landscape Practices DOEE, DGS, DDOT Short-Term N Encourage the use of landscape practices compatible with industry best practices and certifications, including water-efficient landscape design using native species and GI. Incorporate biophilic design elements to enhance health and well-being by providing a connection between people and nature. E-3.1 Conserving Water Action E-32.1.A: Leak Detection and Repair Program DC Water On-going N Continue DC-WASA DC Water’s efforts to reduce water loss from leaking mains, including reducing the backlog of deferred maintenance, using audits and monitoring equipment to identify leaks, performing expeditious repairs of leaks, and instructing customers on procedures for detecting and reporting leaks. Incorporate smart infrastructure that provides automatic feedback to identify irregularities in the system, leading to greater leak detection and swifter repair Action E-32.1.B: Building Code Review DCRA, DOEE On-going N Support Continue efforts by the DC Building Code Advisory Committee Construction Code Coordinating Board and the Green Building Advisory Council (GBAC) to review strengthen building, plumbing, and landscaping standards and codes in order to identify possible new water conservation measures. Action E-32.1.C: Water Conservation Education WASA DC Water, On-going N Work collaboratively with DC-WASA DC Water and other partners to DOEE launch a large-scale marketing and educational campaign, bringing to promote greater awareness of to the need for water conservation and to the, savings achievable through conservation and use of efficient technology, and to achieve a reduction in the daily per capita consumption of water resources. This per capita reduction is needed to maintain Washington, DC’s total water consumption level as the District grows. Special efforts should be made to reach low-income customers and institutional users. At least once a year, each customer should receive printed or electronic information on efficient water use practices, costs associated with leaking fixtures, benefits associated with conversation, and guidelines for installing water-saving plumbing devices. Action E-3.1.D: Water Conservation Financial Incentive Program DC Water Mid-Term N Explore mechanisms to create a water conservation financial incentive program. Similar to energy efficiency and renewable energy incentives, consider a program that creates stronger incentives for residents, small businesses, and private development to use less water in daily operations. The program should include both landscaping and building efficiency. Action E-3.1.E: Distributed Rainwater Harvesting and Greywater DC Water, DOEE Mid-Term N Recycling Explore the use of distributed rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling to reduce demand on potable water systems during shortages or disruptions. 611.8

E-3.2 Conserving Energy and Reducing GHG Emissions Action E-32.2.A: Energy Conservation Measures DOEE On-going N Pursuant to the District’s Comprehensive Clean Energy DC Plan, implement energy conservation programs for the residential, commercial, and institutional sectors. These programs include financial incentives, technical assistance, building and site design standards, public outreach, and other measures to reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency. Action E-32.2.B: Assistance Programs for Lower-Income Households DOEE, OCA, OCFO Short-Term N Implement Clean comprehensive Energy DC Plan programs to reduce energy costs for lower-income households, including the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and additional measures to reduce monthly energy. Action E-32.2.C: Consumer Education on Energy DOEE On-going N Implement the District’s Comprehensive Energy Plan recommendations for education and public information on Increase education and public awareness around energy issues, including school curricula, awards programs, demonstration projects, websites, and multimediamulti-media production. Action E-32.2.D: Energy Regulatory Reforms OAG, DOEE, Short-Term N Enact legislative and regulatory reforms, including but not limited to DCPSC building and zoning codes as well as utility regulations aimed at improving energy efficiency and expanded clean, distributed energy generation in the city Washington, DC in order to reduce energy costs and improve reliability and resilience. Permitting agencies should have technological expertise in clean energy solutions. Permitting times and costs should conduce toward rapid adaptation of clean energy solutions. Action E-32.2.E: Energy Emergency Plan Energy Assurance Plan DOEE, HCEMA, Short-Term N Regularly amend the District’s Energy Assurance Plan Prepare an energy DCPAS, MWCOG emergency response plan by updating and consolidating existing emergency plans and working in collaborateion with regional partners such as MWCOG and the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO). Regularly scheduled training for energy emergencies should be provided to appropriate District personnel. Action E-3.2.F: Energy Conservation Area DOEE, OP, DCRA Short-Term N Explore the establishment of neighborhood-based energy conservation areas or districts to incentivize energy efficiency, distributed generation, storage, and demand response. This is an opportunity for consumers to play a significant role in the operation of the electric grid by reducing or shifting their electricity usage during peak periods in response to time-based rates or other forms of financial incentives, which will contribute to and achieve the District-wide energy performance outcomes as defined by Clean Energy DC. Action E-3.2.G: Energy Supply DOEE Short-Term N Explore and adopt policies that allow for every District resident to have a cost-competitive option for the purchase of a 100 percent clean and renewable energy supply. Action E-3.2.H: Solar Easements OP, DOEE, ZC, OZ, Short-Term N Continue to review and modify, as needed, zoning regulations and DCRA other relevant District regulations. Action E-3.2.I Building Energy Performance Standard DOEE, DCRA Medium-Term N Develop and implement a BEPS, as described in Clean Energy DC, which would establish regular energy check-ups of buildings and require the owners of poorly performing buildings to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings. Action 3.3.K: Organics Processing Facility DPW, DOEE, OP, On-going N Explore creating a new organics processing facility (composting, DGS anaerobic digestion, or co-digestion preprocessing) in the District to capture food and other organic waste. Action 3.3.L: Reduce Residential Construction and Demolition Waste DPW, DCRA, DGS, On-going Create an accessible recycling and product reuse pathway for DOEE residential construction and demolition waste, including construction waste management requirements, contractor education, and a market for recycled and salvaged construction materials. Assess existing regulatory barriers to reusing these materials. Action 3.3.M: Source Reduction DPW, DOEE, DGS, On-going Explore innovative source reduction programs and policies to find DPR ways to keep items out of the waste stream. E-4 Promoting Environmental Sustainability Action E-34.1.A: GI Low Impact Development Criteria OP, OZ, DOEE, Short-Term Support Establish continued refinement of Low Impact Development GI DCRA, DDOT provisions criteria for new development, such as the GAR. Explore including provisions for expanded use of elements such as porous pavement, bioretention facilities, and green roofs. Also, explore the expanded use of impervious surface limits in the District’s Zoning Regulations to encourage the use of green roofs, porous pavement, and other means of reducing stormwater runoff. Action E-34.1.B: GI LID Demonstration Projects DOEE On-going Complete one demonstration project a year that illustrates use of Low Impact Development (LID) technology, and make the project standards and specifications available for application to other projects in the city. Such demonstration projects should be coordinated to maximize environmental benefits, monitored to evaluate their impacts, and expanded as time and money allow. Continue to install retrofit demonstration projects that educate developers, engineers, designers, and the public to illustrate use of current and new GI technologies, and make the project standards and specifications available for application to other projects in Washington, DC. Such demonstration projects should be coordinated to maximize environmental benefits, monitored to evaluate their impacts, and expanded as time and money allow. Action E-34.1.C: Road Construction Standards DDOT, DOEE Mid-Term Use District Department of Transportation’s (DDOT) GI standards on all roadway reconstruction projects, with the goal of reducing stormwater pollution from roadways by minimizing impervious surface areas, expanding the use of porous pavements, and installing bioretention tree boxes and bump-outs. Explore changes to DDOT’s street, gutter, curb, sidewalk, and parking lot standards that would accommodate expanded use of porous pavement (and other low impact development methods) on sidewalks, road surfaces, and other paved surfaces, or that would otherwise aid in controlling or improving the quality of runoff. E-4.2 Promoting Green Building Action E-34.2.A: Building Code Revisions DCRA, DOEE Mid-Term Periodically review Evaluate regulatory obstacles to green building construction in the District, and work to reduce or eliminate such obstacles if they exist. Adopt amendments to the District’s green building codes International Construction Code as necessary to promote green building methods and materials, and to encourage such actions as stormwater harvesting, graywater reuse, waterless urinals, structural insulated panels, and high-quality windows. Action E-34.2.B: Green Building Incentives DOEE, DCRA Mid-Term N Continue Establish a Ggreen Bbuilding Iincentive Pprograms to encourage green new construction addressing both new construction and the rehabilitation of existing structures that go beyond the baseline code requirements. such as rebates on LEED certification fees, tax abatement, reduced permit fees, grants, low interest rehabilitation loans, and streamlined permit processing for projects meeting LEED certification standards. E-4.3 Enhancing Urban Food Production and Community Gardening Action E-34.3.A: Community Gardens and Urban Farms in Wards 7 and 8 DPR, NPS, DOEE, On-going N East of the Anacostia River OP To activate community spaces, increase sustainability, and help address the lack of healthy food retail options east of the Anacostia River in Wards 7 and 8, work with community leaders and gardening advocates to identify and establish property for new gardens or urban farms in this area. The District should assist in this effort by providing an inventory of publicly and privatelyowned tracts of land that are suitable for community gardens and urban farms, and then workworking with local advocacy groups to make such sites available. This action should supplement, but not replace, efforts to increase retail options in this part of the District. Action E-34.3.B: Support for UDC Cooperative Extension CC, EOM, UDC, OP Mid-Term N Enhance the capability of the Cooperative Extension of the University of the District of Columbia UDC to provide technical assistance and research, including educational materials and programs, to support citizen resident gardening and, tree planting efforts, urban farming, food entrepreneurship, and nutrition education. Action E-4.3.C: Support for Sustainable Agriculture DOEE, OP, UDC, Ongoing N Continue to support sustainable agriculture with the goal of producing DPR healthy, abundant crops, preserving environmental services, improving neighborhood health, and creating new entrepreneurial opportunities. Implement the Urban Farming and Food Security Act and expedite the process to make public and private lands available for a variety of urban agriculture uses. E-4.4 Reducing the Environmental Impacts of Development Action E-34.4.A: CityDistrict-wide Natural Resource Inventory DOEE On-going N Compile and maintain a cityDistrict-wide natural resources inventory that catalogs and monitors the location and condition of the District’s Washington, DC’s natural resources. The inventory should be used as a benchmark to evaluate the success of environmental programs and the impacts of land use and development decisions. Action E-34.4.CB: Environmental Enforcement DOEE, DPW, MPD, Short-Term N Undertake an Continue interagency efforts to improve compliance with the DMPSJ District’s existing environmental laws and regulations. This effort should include public education, compliance assistance, and continued support for Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and DPW’s partnership to address environmental crimes. the convening of an environmental crime and enforcement working group E-5.1 Reducing Air Pollution Action E-54.1.A: State Implementation Plan (SIP) DOEE, DDOT, On-going N Cooperate with appropriate state, regional, and federal agencies to carry out MWCOG the federally -mandated State Implementation Plan (SIP) in order to attain federal standards for ground level ozone and fine particulate matter by the end of 201021. Action E-54.1.B: Control of Bus and Truck Emissions DDOT, OPM, On-going N Collaborate with Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority WMATA (WMATA) and local tour bus motor coach operators to reduce diesel bus emissions through the acquisition and use of clean fuel and electric transit vehicles. Additionally, encourage natural gas- powered, electric- powered, and hybrid commercial trucks to reduce emissions and improve air quality. Action E-54.1.C: Motor Vehicle Inspection Programs DMV On-going N Regularly update the District’s motor vehicle inspection and maintenance programs to ensure that the they are employing the latest emission control and monitoring technologies are being employed. Consider expanding requirements for heavy vehicle emission inspections. Action E-54.1.D: Air Quality Monitoring DOH, DOEE On-going N Continue to operate a system of air quality monitors around the District, and take corrective actions in the event the monitors detect emissions or pollution that exceeds federal standards. E-6.1 Reducing Water Pollution Action E-64.21A: Stormwater Management Program Plan DOEE, DC Water, Mid-Term N Create a comprehensive multi-agency stormwater management plan As DPW required by the EPA, Washington, DC creates a Stormwater Management Plan every five years, covering such topics as runoff- reducing GI, low impact development (LID), maintenance of GI LID infrastructure, education, impervious surface regulations, fees, and water quality education. The plan should include output and outcome measures that achieve specific water quality standards, reevaluate and clarify stormwater standards to eliminate confusion, and propose fee levels that are sufficient to maintain an effective stormwater management program and encourage residents and businesses to reduce stormwater pollution. Action E-64.21.B: Funding DOEE, DC Water, On-going N Continue to aggressively lobby for funding for water quality improvements, EOM, CC including abatement of combined sewer overflow, removal of toxins, and Anacostia River clean upclean-up. Set incentive-based fee structures for District residents and commercial property owners. Evaluate opportunities to adjust stormwater fees to accelerate the restoration of local waters as required by the District’s federally issued MS4 permit. Seek additional funding from Maryland and Virginia and set incentive- based fee structures for DC residents. Action E-64.21.C: Monitoring and Enforcement DC Water, DOEE On-going N Maintain a District water pollution control program that enforces implements water quality standards, regulates land- disturbing activities (to reduce sediment), monitors and inspects and controls sources of pollution in the District, and permitted facilities in the city, and comprehensively monitors DC District waters to identify and eliminate sources of pollution stop violations. This program should be adequately staffed to carry out its mission and to implement innovative stormwater management programs. Other environmental programs—, including underground storage tank (UST) regulation, contaminated site remediation, and pesticide control programs, —must take groundwater impacts into account in their regulatory and enforcement activities. Action E-64.21.D: Clean Water Education DC Water, DPW, On-going N Working with DC-WASA DC Water, and the newly created DC DOEE Department of the Environment DOEE, DC Public Schools (DCPS, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), and local universities, increase public information, education, and outreach efforts on stormwater pollution. These efforts could include such measures as community clean upsclean-ups, storm drain marking stenciling, school curricula, demonstration projects, signage, and advertisement and media campaigns. Action E-64.21.E: Total Maximum Daily LoadTMDL Program DOEE, DC Water, Mid-Term N Implementation Implement Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plans for the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, Oxon Run, Watts Branch, Rock Creek, Kingman Lake, the Washington Channel, and other tributaries as required by the Clean Water Act. A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) sets the quantity of a pollutant that may be introduced into a water body. As a critical step in implementing these requirements, waste load allocations for individual sources or discharges (including city District entities) into the municipal stormwater system should be assigned, and the technologies and management practices to control stormwater should be identified. Continue to work with stakeholders to update and execute Washington, DC’s 2016 Consolidated TMDL Implementation Plan, which details actions to reduce pollution from the MS4 as necessary to achieve water quality objectives. Remove TMDLs for tributaries where the water is not being polluted. Update the District’s Watershed Implementation Plan for the Chesapeake Bay, and continue to implement through two-year milestones as part of Chesapeake Bay Program efforts to have all practices in place by 2025 to meet the Chesapeake Bay TMDL. Action E-64.21.F: Houseboat Regulations DOEE, AWC, On-going N Improve regulation of houseboats and other floating structures in the USEPA Washington Channel, Anacostia River, and Potomac River to reduce water pollution. Action E-64.21.G: Clean Green Marinas DOEE, AWC On-going N Promote the Clean Green Marinas Program of the Marine Environmental Education Foundation, encouraging boat clubs and marinas to voluntarily change their operating procedures to reduce pollution to District waters. Action E-6.1.H: Rainwater and Greywater DOEE, DC Water, Short-Term N Explore the capture and reuse of rainwater and greywater for potable DCRA, DOH and non-potable indoor uses, including the creation of new policies and guidance that would allow for captured and recycled water for clothes washers, toilets, showers, dishwashers, and other domestic uses. E-6.2 Controlling Noise Action E-64.32.A: Evaluation of Noise Control Measures DCRA Long-Term N Continue to evaluate the District’s noise control measures to identify possible regulatory and programmatic improvements, including increased education and outreach on noise standards and requirements. Action E-64.32.B: Enforcement of Noise Regulations DCRA Long-Term N Pursuant to the DC District Mmunicipal Rregulations, continue to enforce laws governing maximum daytime and nighttime levels for commercial, industrial, and residential land uses;, motor vehicle operation;, solid waste collection and hauling equipment;, and the operation of construction equipment and other noise-generating activities. Action E-64.32.C: Aviation Improvements to Reduce Noise DCRA, MWCOG On-going N Actively participate in the MWCOG Aviation Policy Committee on Noise Abatement and Aviation at National and Dulles Airports (CONAANDA) to reduce noise levels associated with take-offs take offs and landings at Washington-Reagan National Airport. Particular emphasis should be placed on limiting nighttime operations, reducing the use of older and noisier aircraft, maintaining noise monitoring stations within the District, and following flight path and thrust management measures that minimize noise over District neighborhoods. Action E-64.32.D: Reduction of Helicopter Noise DCRA, MWCOG On-going N Encourage the federal government to reduce noise from the operation of helicopters, especially over residential areas along the Potomac and Anacostia Rrivers during night-time and early morning hours. Action E-64.32.E: Measuring Noise Impacts DCRA, OP On-going N Require evaluations of noise impacts and noise exposure when large-scale development is proposed, and when capital improvements and transportation facility changes are proposed. Action E-64.32.F: I-295 Freeway Noise Buffering DDOT, USFHWA, On-going N Consistent with DDOT’s noise abatement policy, continue to pursue the USDOT development of sound barriers and landscaping to shield neighborhoods abutting the I-295 (Anacostia) Freeway, Kenilworth Avenue, and I-395 (SE/SW Freeway) from noise levels that exceed acceptable standards. E-6.3 Managing Hazardous Substances and Materials Action E-64.43.A: Household Hazardous Waste Disposal DPW, DOEE On-going N Expand the District’s education and outreach programs on the dangers of household hazardous wastes, and continue to sponsor and publicize household hazardous waste collection events. Provide additional sites and regularly scheduled events for the safe collection and disposal of such wastes. Explore options for addressing the collection and disposal of hazardous waste from businesses that are classified as conditionally exempt small quantity generators. Action E-64.43.B: Compliance with Hazardous Substance Regulations DOEE, FEMS On-going N Maintain regulatory and inspection programs to ensure that all non- household entities businesses that store, distribute, or dispose of hazardous materials comply with all applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements. These requirements range from used oil collection facilities at automotive repair shops to emergency contingency plans for the PEPCO power plant to disposal of medical waste from area hospitals and clinics. Action E-64.43.C: Reducing Exposure to Hazardous Building Materials DOEE, FEMS On-going N Implement programs to reduce exposure to hazardous building materials and conditions, including the existing radon gas testing program, the asbestos program, and the childhood lead poisoning prevention and lead- based paint management programs. The latter programs are designed to eliminate childhood lead poisoning cityDistrict-wide by 2010 and to regulate the lead abatement industry to ensure the use of safe work practices. District programs should provide technical and financial support to the owners of residential properties, and particularly resident homeowners, for the abatement of these hazards. Action E-64.43.D: Underground Storage Tank UST Management DOEE On-going N Maintain and implement regulations to monitor underground storage tanks (USTs) that store gasoline, petroleum products, and hazardous substances. Prevent future releases from USTs to soil and groundwater;, abate leaking tanks and other hazardous conditions, remediate contaminated sites;, and provide public education on UST hazards. Action E-64.43.E: Reductions in Pesticide Use DOH, DPR, OMP, On-going N Maintain a pesticide management program that complies with the District’s DDOT Municipal Regulations for pesticide registration, operator/applicator certification, and handling/use. Implement new programs to promote integrated pest management by the public and private sectors, and discourage the use of harmful pesticides by District residents, institutions, and businesses. Encourage household practices that limit mosquito breeding areas by draining standing water in such places as clogged drain pipes, flower pot trays, and discarded tires. Action E-64.43.F: Hazardous Substance Response and Water Pollution DOEE, DOH On-going N Control Plans Complete the hazardous substance response plan required under the District’s Brownfields Act, and update the water pollution control contingency plan, as required under the District’s Water Pollution Control Act. Action E-6.3.G: Water Pollution Control Contingency Plan DOEE, DC Water, Short-Term N Update the Water Pollution Control Contingency Plan, which includes MWCOG, HSEMA specific notification and response strategies for major and minor spills/releases and effective containment/clean up methods. Incorporate changes in organizational structures, laws, and regulations, and in programmatic needs. E-6.4 Drinking Water Safety Action E-64.54.A: Lead Pipe Testing and Replacement DC Water, DPW, On-going Y Aggressively implement programs to test for lead, replace lead feeder pipes, USEPA and educate the community on safe drinking water issues and stagnant water control. Action E-64.54.B: Source Water Protection Conservation DOEE, MWCOG On-going N Implement measures to protect buffer natural systems and abate pollution sources in the Potomac Basin that could potentially harm impact the District’s drinking water quality. Action E-64.54.C: Interagency Working Group DC Water, DOH, Mid-Term N Create an interagency working group on safe drinking water to address DOEE, OCA drinking water emergencies.; Coordinate coordination between with DCWASA DC Water and DOH DC Health and to expand expanded public education on water supply. E-6.5 Sanitation, Litter, and Environmental Health Action E-64.65.A: Expanded Trash Collection and Street Sweeping DPW Short-Term N Explore the feasibility of expanding trash collection services and street sweeping schedules to improve the cleanup of Evaluate and implement new programs to ensure the cleanliness of vacant properties, roadsides, public spaces, parks, and cityDistrict-owned lands. Continue implementation of environmental street sweeping in hot spots for trash. Action E-6.5.B: Trash Collection in District Waterbodies DC Water, Medium-Term N Continue to install and maintain trash traps in the District’s MWCOG, DOEE waterbodies. Explore opportunities to partner with Virginia and Maryland on capturing trash that is deposited in rivers and streams upstream of the District. Continue to implement the District’s skimmer boat fleet in the lower Anacostia River. Action E-64.65.BC: Neighborhood Clean Ups Clean-Ups DPW, DOEE On-Going N Co-sponsor and participate in neighborhood and cityDistrict-wide clean upclean-up activities, such as those currently held along the Potomac and Anacostia Rrivers, and those held around schoolyards and District parks. Encourage Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs), local institutions, businesses, and other community groups to develop and announce clean up campaigns in conjunction with the city’s District’s bulk trash removal schedule. Action E-64.65.CD: Strengthening and EnforcingEnforcement of Dumping DPW, OAG, MPD Short-Term N Laws Take measures to strengthen and enforce the District’s littering, rodent and disease vector control, and illegal dumping laws. These measures should include: • Providing adequate funding to carry out anti-littering programs; • Empowering the community to report illegal dumping activities; • Increasing public education on dumping laws, including posting of signs where appropriate; and Expanding surveying and enforcement activities. Action E-64.65.DE: Publicizing and Expanding Bulk Waste Disposal and DPW On-going N Recycling Options Continue to sponsor and publicize options for bulk waste disposal and recycling, including information on the Fort Totten transfer station and the District’s schedule for curbside bulk trash waste removal. Increase the types of materials that can be dropped off by residents, including hard- to-recycle items. Action E-6.5.F Single-Use Bottles DPW, DOEE On-going N Discourage the purchase of single-use bottles, which often end up in parks and streams, by encouraging persons to carry refillable water bottles and by encouraging institutions to have working water fountains and bottle-filling stations. Consider mandating manufacturer take-back programs for beverage containers and other packaging. Action E-6.5.G Vacant and Underused Properties DCRA On-going N Continue investigating and classifying vacant and underused properties. Continue pursuing enforcement of violations on these properties to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public. E-6.6 Other Hazards and Pollutants Action E-6.6.4: Managing Backlight, Uplight, and Glare Work to reduce backlight, uplight, and glare and identify programmatic improvements such as increased education and outreach on light standards and requirements. E-6.7 Achieving Environmental Justice Action E-6.7.A: Clean and Reuse Contaminated Properties DOEE, USEPA On-going N Clean up brownfields and Superfund sites so that these sites can be reused for commercial and industrial activities, housing, parks, and other community facilities that can boost local economies and improve quality of life. Action E-6.7.B: Environmental Health Threats in Affordable Housing DHCD, DCHA, On-going N Audit and eliminate environmental health threats (e.g., mold, lead, and DOEE, DOH carbon monoxide) in the District’s affordable housing. Work with the DC Housing Authority to reduce these threats, as well as threats from other contaminants, including lead in drinking water, in all District affordable housing. E-7.1 Greening the Government Action E-75.1.A: Green Building Legislation DOEE, OP, DCRA, Short-Term N Update Adopt and implement legislation establishing to increase green EOM standards for projects constructed by the District of Columbia or receiving funding assistance from the District of Columbia. Strive for higher levels of energy efficiency, renewable energy requirements, net-zero standards for new construction, and broader sustainability metrics for public projects, using 2019 as the baseline year. Action E-75.1.B: Energy Management Plans DOEE, DCPSC On-going N Require the submittal and periodic updating of Energy Management Plans by District agencies. These plans should be developed in coordination with Clean Energy DC to ensure that they have baselines, goals, and strategies that are compatible with, and support the goals and objectives of, Clean Energy DC and Climate Ready DC. Action E-7.1.C: Sustainable DC All District Ongoing N By 2032, fully implement Washington, DC’s sustainability plan, Agencies Sustainable DC, to address the District’s built environment, energy, food, nature, transportation, waste, and water. Dedicate District government staff and funding to implement the Sustainable DC Plan, track progress, and make the results publicly available. Action E-7.1.D: Sustainable DC Innovation Challenge DOEE, OP Ongoing Y Fully launch the Sustainable DC Innovation Challenge to help District agencies test new innovations and technology with the goal of increasing the use of renewable energy. Action E-7.1.E Reduce Energy Use in District Government-Owned DGS, DOEE Ongoing Y Buildings Retrofit and maintain District government-owned buildings to minimize energy use. Install renewable energy technology to minimize energy use. Action E-7.1.F Environmental Partnerships DOEE, DSLBD Ongoing N Continue to leverage the local business and environmental advocacy communities by collaborating on sustainability initiatives. Action Policy E-7.1.G5.1.2: Environmental Audits DOEE, DGS Ongoing N Evaluate existing and proposed new Conduct environmental “audits,” including energy audits, of District government facilities to guide decisions about retrofits and other conservation measures. Environmental aAudits should include analysis with regard to resilience and energy efficiency and also be required anytime the District leases space for government use. Resilience audits should support Washington, DC’s capacity to thrive amidst challenging conditions by preparing and planning to absorb, recover from, and more successfully adapt to adverse events. E-7.2 Sustainability Education and Stewardship Action E-75.2.A: Partnerships for Environmental Education DOEE, OP, DCPS, On-going N Develop partnerships with environmental non-profits and advocacy groups SEO to promote environmental education in the District. Examples of such programs include the Earth Conservation Corps effort to employ inner-city youth in environmental restoration along the Anacostia River;, the Anacostia Watershed Society’s tree planting, clean upclean-up, and riverboat tour events;, and the National Park Service NPS summer programs for high school students at Kenilworth Park. Action E-75.2.B: Production of Green Guide OP, DOEE Short-Term N Continue to update guidance Produce a “Green Guide” aimed at homeowners, builders, contractors, and the community- at- large with guidelines and information on green building and GI. Action E-7.2.C: Sustainability in Schools, Recreation Centers, and DPR, DGS On-going Y Libraries When modernizing all public school buildings, recreation centers, and libraries, reduce their environmental footprint and integrate sustainable and healthy practices into their operations. Continue to support District-wide schoolyard greening efforts and related programs, and encourage public and charter schools to participate in schoolyard greening efforts. E-7.3 Environment and the Economy Action E-75.3.A: Voluntary Clean UpClean-Up Program USEPA, DOEE On-going N Continue the District’s Voluntary Clean Up Program voluntary clean-up program. The program is designed to encourage the investigation and remediation of contamination on any site that is not on the EPA’s National Priority List and that is not the subject of a current clean upclean-up effort. Action E-75.3.CB: Green Business Certification Sustainable Business DOEE, DOES, Long-Term N Program DSLBD Develop a more robust, voluntary sustainable business program that partners with businesses to help them operate sustainably. Establish a green business certification program as an incentive for companies that exemplify sustainable and environmentally responsible business practices. Action E-65.3.C: Green- Collar Job Corps DOEE, DOES, Long-Term N Continue to implement green-collar job training programs focused on DSLBD GI installation and maintenance, solar installations, and lead abatement in order to educate and train unemployed or underemployed District residents. Efforts should be made to connect trainees with employers in the green fields upon the completion of their training programs. Economic Development Element ED-1.1 Diversifying the Economic Base Action ED-1.1.A: Economic Development Strategic Plan DMPED, OP, DOES Short-Term N Prepare Maintain an Economic Development Strategic Plan that lays out in greater detail the steps the District must pursue to maintain and grow its economy. This plan should cover all economic sectors, evaluate competitiveness, and include strategies for workforce development, as well as and business attraction and retention. It should be developed through broad input from stakeholders, including those representing resident, industry, and education interests. Action ED-1.1.B: Data Tracking DOES, OP On-going N Maintain and regularly update statistical data on employment in core sectors, wages and salaries, forecasts by sector, and opportunities for future employment growth. Action ED-1.1.C: Monitoring and Updating Data to Support Recovery OP, DMPED, On-going N from 2020 Public Health Emergency DHCD Monitor and update appropriate data to support 2020 public health emergency response and recovery efforts. Such data will include a wide range of economic indicators and drivers, such as jobs, population, and housing. Action ED-1.1.CD: Business Support Structures DMPED, DSLBD, Short-Term N Streamline processes and create a more centralized system that assists to DCRA assist businesses in meeting to meet regulatory requirements quickly and efficiently, with a particular focus on serving small businesses, businesses that show the promise to create many jobs, and businesses that help the District meet goals, such as its commitment to reduce greenhouse gasses. Continue Centralize centralizing information and assistance to small and local businesses on starting a new business, the business permitting processes, zoning, fees and regulations, incentives, financing, unique programs, and opportunities. Create and maintain a fast-track permits and approvals system for businesses interested in opening or expanding in priority, under-served neighborhoods. Action ED-1.1.E: Improve Access to Capital and Financing Opportunities DMPED, DISB, Ongoing N Support collaboration between District agencies and private DSLBD organizations that facilitate increased access to capital for District entrepreneurs. This includes strategic grantmaking, facilitating small business access to capital, and facilitating new forms of investment, such as social impact investing and Opportunity Funds. Action ED-1.1.F: Identify Underused Sites OP, FMPED Ongoing N Explore the feasibility of identifying underused commercial sites using techniques such as parcel-based development capacity analysis. This identification would inform land-use planning and economic development. Action ED-1.1.G: Monitor Opportunity Zones DMPED, OP, Ongoing N Monitor effects of the federal Opportunity Zones incentive in DC’s DHCD, DSLBD Qualified Opportunity Zones to identify adverse community impacts. If significant impacts are identified, recommend program and policy changes to mitigate the impacts. Action ED-1.1.H: Stabilize Business Occupancy Costs DMPED, OP Short-Term N Explore program and policy alignments that stabilize or reduce commercial occupancy costs in the District, especially for historically disadvantaged businesses. Potential options include alignment with the District’s sustainability programs to reduce energy costs, increased awareness of small business capital programs, and agreements for the reuse of public lands. Action ED-1.1.I: Increasing Exports DMPED Ongoing N Seek opportunities to increase domestic and international exports of goods and services produced by District-based organizations through cost-effective strategies. Examples include high-visibility pop-ups that introduce DC brands to new markets, and foreign trade missions that help build new business partnerships. ED-1.2 Sustaining the Federal Presence Action ED-1.2.A: Retention and Recruitment Programs DMPED, DOES, Ongoing N Work with private sector economic development organizations and through DCWICDPR, the Office of Federal and Regional Affairs (OFRA) to discourage federal DCPS, DGS jobs and agencies from leaving the cityWashington, DC, and to enhance the District’s ability to capitalize on federal procurement opportunities. Action ED-1.2.B: Technical Assistance DOES, DMPED, Ongoing N Through the Department of Small and Local Business Development DCWIC, DSLBD (DSLBD), Provide provide local firms with technical assistance in bidding DGS, DDOT on District and federal procurement contracts so that the District’s companies and workers may capture a larger share of this economic activity. Periodically evaluate the success of local technical assistance programs, and make adjustments as needed to achieve higher rates of success. When practical, collect data and publish informational resources detailing opportunities to participate in District and federal government contracting. NCPC, DMPED, OP Ongoing N Action ED-1.2.C: Study Federal Employment

Conduct a study in coordination with NCPC to identify updated approaches to retain and attract federal jobs as well as related federal activities in Washington, DC. This study should respond to the changing needs of the federal workplace, identify federal uses best aligned with the District’s workforce and economic development priorities, building types and locations compatible with those federal activities. ED-1.3 Supporting Innovation in the Economy Action ED-1.3.BA: Branding Washington Washington, DC as a Creative DMPED, DOES, Ongoing N Hub Events DC, DSLBD, Develop Maintain and grow a marketing and branding campaign that other establishes a stronger identity for the District of Columbia as a center for creativity and innovation, capitalizing on established institutions, such as the city’s museums, think tanks, arts establishments, universities, and media industries. Action ED-1.3.DB: Link Federal Research and Enterprises DMPED, DSLBD, Mid-Term N Launch a program that connects District entrepreneurs with OP, NCPC technology transfer and commercialization opportunities associated with the federal government’s research institutions in the metropolitan region. Action ED 1.3.D: Foster Technology Careers for District Students DMPED, DME, Mid-Term N Create programs that help District students connect with careers in UDC technology fields. These should include targeted training and opportunities for internships that provide direct experience in technology businesses. Action ED 1.3.E: Support and Promote Inclusive Technology Business DMPED, DOES Ongoing N and Workforce Opportunities Support and promote inclusivity in the District’s technology economy through workforce development, business development, and public- private sector collaboration. These efforts should emphasize increasing the diversity of the workforce serving technology industries, as well as the ownership of technology-oriented businesses. Action ED 1.3.F: Planning for Technology-Based Businesses DMPED, OP Mid-Term N Explore the benefits of aligning business attraction for technology- based firms with next-generation information technology infrastructure, such as 5G telecommunications networks. Action ED 1.3.G: Monitor Changes in Technology DOES, OP, DSLBD, Ongoing N Monitor changes in the technology industry and its impact on jobs, DMPED commerce, and workforce development. Washington, DC will use this information to update workforce development approaches to respond to these impacts. Action ED 1.3H Gig Economy Workers OP, DMPED, DOES Mid-Term N Analyze the characteristics of the District’s workforce that is employed in the gig economy, which refers to the portion of the workforce that connects a series of on-demand employment opportunities to form a significant source of individual income. The analysis should make recommendations to increase awareness of the limitations, costs, and responsibilities of this type of work. It should also make recommendations to increase access to programs and support resources, such as health insurance. Additionally, explore approaches to reduce worker misclassification. ED-2.1 The Office Economy Action ED-2.1.BA: Marketing Programs DMPED, Other Mid-Term N Prepare and Implement a marketing strategies plan for the District of Columbia’s office District’s commercial space, working collaboratively with local economic development organizations such as the Washington, DC Economic Partnership, Greater Washington Partnership, Federal City Council, Greater Washington Board of Trade, and DC Chamber of Commerce. The program should be conducted on an ongoing basis, focusing The marketing plan should focus on companies that are headquartered elsewhere but conduct extensive business with the federal government, including legal firms, national membership organizations, and technology-intensive industries, and the domestic offices of international firms. Action ED-2.1.CB: Back Support Low-Cost Office Space Construction OP, DMPED Short-Term N Incentives Explore the feasibility of financial and/or regulatory support incentives to encourage the development of lower-cost office space, including coworking space and office space for small and/or nonprofit businesses in underinvested areas and in commercial districts outside Ddowntown. Action ED-2.1.C: Supporting Entrepreneurship DMPED, DSLBD Short-Term N Facilitate entrepreneurship, including through mentorship, technical assistance, incubators, and pro bono partnerships that will help aspiring entrepreneurs access resources and increase the likelihood of establishing a successful small business. Action 2.1.D: Anchor Commercial Expansion DGS, DMPED, OP Ongoing N District agencies leasing new space will give priority to locations in Wards 7 and 8, where they can anchor commercial development, including fresh food retail. OP and the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) should support the location of District facilities in these areas through analysis of land use plans and public lands. ED-2.2 The Retail Economy Action ED-2.2.A: Update Retail Action Agenda OP, DMPED Mid-Term N Prepare and implement a Update the District-wide Retail Action Agenda. The aAgenda should include an evaluation of the current and projected amount of market- supportable retail, strategies for increasing retail offerings in historically underserved communities, overcoming retail development barriers, neighborhood-specific submarket-specific retail positioning strategies evaluations, and an analysis of how changing retail trends and technologies, such as online retailing and automation, are likely to impact retail businesses and employment in the District. recommendations for overcoming retail development barriers, neighborhood-specific evaluations for new retail development and assistance programs. Action ED-2.2.B: Retail Ceiling Heights OP, DMPED, NCPC Mid-Term N Determine the feasibility of developing zoning amendments which that would permit higher ground floor retail ceiling heights in neighborhood commercial areas commercial and mixed use districts. Through processes including ZR-16, many zones have been revised to better accommodate the national standards for retail space, which has higher ceiling limits than typical office or residential uses. However, there may be an additional opportunity to make similar adjustments to zones used in neighborhood commercial areas. If these adjustments are feasible, better accommodating national retail space standards would help improve the District’s economic resilience. The building height limits in several zone districts preclude the development of ground floor space in keeping with national standards without reducing overall gross leasable building area or placing a portion of the ground floor below the street level. Action ED-2.2.C: Update the 2005 Retail Leakage Study OP Mid-Term N Conduct an analysis of the District’s retail economy to assess the impacts from online retailing and opportunities to capture resident retail spending. The study should also assess opportunities to attract additional retail spending by visitors and residents of nearby jurisdictions.

ED-2.3 The Tourism and Hospitality Economy Action ED-2.3.BA: Promote Unique Assets Destination DC, Mid-Term N Investigate opportunities for further promotion of Washington’s Events DC, DMPED Washington, DC’s more esoteric attractions so that visitors may be drawn to new destinations in the city District, thereby extending their stays and creating more economic benefits for the city Washington, DC. For example, consider tour packages that include “Undercover Washington” (featuring the FBI Building, the Watergate Hotel, the International Spy Museum, etc.);, “Naturalist’s Washington” (featuring the C & O C&O Canal, Dumbarton Gardens, the Anacostia River, Rock Creek Park, and the National Arboretum), “Washington, DC the Port City” (featuring the District’s reimagined ports at Georgetown, the Wharf, and Navy Yard), and “Washington, DC at War” (featuring the Fort Circle Parks Marine Corps Historical Museum, and the war memorials). Consider also a permanent fair or series of destinations showcasing the 50 states that draws on the District’s status as the nation’s capital. Action ED-2.3.B: Economic Development Financing Tools DMPED Short-Term N Review the potential of expanding commercial revitalization programs, such as tax increment financing, to include adjoining underused and historically disadvantaged commercial districts with an emphasis on areas in Wards 7 and 8. Action ED 2.3.C: Test Challenge-Based Procurement OCP, DMPED, and Short-Term N SuTest the feasibility of challenge-based procurement, which is a others technique for procuring a solution rather than a specified product. Challenge-based procurement starts with defining a challenge in a request for proposals to prospective contractors who then propose solutions. This is a significant departure from traditional procurement where the solution is determined prior to procurement for predefined goods and services. This model has helped identify innovative solutions to public-sector problems that use technology-driven and evidence- based approaches. ED-2.4 The Institutional Economy Action ED-2.4.A: Institutional Spin-off Business DMPED Ongoing N Encourage District-based institutions, such as hospitals and universities, to establish or expand business incubators and accelerators that enable students and employees to develop and commercialize insights gained through the pursuit of an institution’s mission. Leading examples include the MedStar Institute for Innovation and the Sheik Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation at Children’s National Hospital. ED-2.5 The Production, Distribution, and Repair Economy Action ED-2.5.A: Industrial Business Association Improvement Districts DMPED, OP Short-Term N Consider Explore the formation of an Industrial Business Association Improvement District (BID) along the New York Avenue corridor to coordinate development activity, to promote industrial tenant attraction and retention, and improve the functionality of the corridor as a viable industrial area. Action ED-2.5.B: Municipal PDR Needs Study OP, DPW, DGS Mid-Term N Explore a study to gain a better understanding of the District’s long- term real estate needs for municipal PDR functions. These functions include waste management, fleet storage, fleet maintenance, and infrastructure operations. The study should consider opportunities for co-location and the consolidation of municipal uses. Action ED-2.5.C: Siting of Food Aggregation, Processing, and DCFPC Short-Term N Production Facilities Explore the feasibility of developing food hubs, central storage, and community kitchens to expand healthy food access, federal nutrition program participation, and economic opportunity in underserved areas. These sites should be co-located whenever possible with job training, business incubation, and entrepreneurship programs. Action ED2.5.D: Assess Innovations in PDR Uses DMPED, OP Short-Term N Explore how emerging trends in PDR uses—such as vertical distribution facilities, one-hour delivery, autonomous vehicle fleets, and maker businesses—are adapting to changes in urban PDR real estate markets. ED-3 Supporting the Neighborhood Business Environment Action ED-3.1.A: Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization DMPED Ongoing N Expand commercial revitalization programs such as tax increment financing structures, Great Streets, and the District’s DC Main Streets Pprogram to include additional commercial districts, particularly in the northeast and southeast quadrants of the city District. Use the commercial revitalization programs to increase the stability of small and locally owned businesses by helping them adapt to demographic and market changes. Action ED-3.1.B: Integrating Cultural Events and Neighborhood OP, DMPED, Ongoing N Commercial Revitalization DSLBD Promote the vitality and diversity of the District’s neighborhood commercial corridors through heritage and cultural tours, festivals, and other events. ED-3.2 Small and Locally Owned Businesses Action ED-3.2.A: Anti-Displacement Strategies OP, DMPED, Short-Term N Complete an analysis of alternative regulatory and financial measures to DSLBD, DOES mitigate the impacts of “commercial gentrification” demographic and economic market changes on small and local businesses. Measures to be assessed should include, but not be limited to, technical assistance, building purchase assistance, income and property tax incentives, historic tax credits, direct financial assistance, commercial land trusts, relocation assistance programs, and zoning strategies, such as maximum floor area allowances for particular commercial activities. Action ED-3.2.B: Business Incentives DMPED, DOES, Ongoing N Use a range of financial incentive programs to promote the success of new DSLBD, DOES and existing businesses, including enterprise HUBZones, the Inclusive Innovation Fund, Certified Business Enterprise minority business set- asides, loans, and loan guarantees, low- interest revenue bonds, federal tax credits for hiring District residents, and tax increment bond financing. Action ED-3.2.C: Shopsteading Program Temporary Retail DMPED, DSLBD, Ongoing N Investigate the feasibility of a shopsteading program that Support DCWIC, DOES temporary retail opportunities that would enable entrepreneurs and small businesses to open a shop in currently vacant or abandoned commercial space at greatly reduced costs. Action ED-3.2.D: Small Business Needs Assessment DOES, DSLBD Short-Term N Conduct an assessment of small and minority business needs and impact evaluations of existing small business programs in the District. The study assessment should include recommendations to improve existing small business programs and to developing new, performance-based programs as needed. Action ED-3.2.E: Neighborhood Commercial District Resilience Toolkit DMPED, OP, Mid-Term N Create a toolkit that builds on the Vibrant Retail Streets Toolkit to DSLBD provide community-based economic development organizations tools to navigate changing markets. The toolkit will help organizations identify and leverage public space assets, build market strength, apply creative placemaking, and implement temporary uses. Action ED-3.2.F: Study Employee-Owned and Controlled Businesses DMPED Mid-Term N Evaluate employee-owned and controlled businesses’ potential for inclusive economic growth. Research could include identifying successful programs and assessing the feasibility of support for employee-owned and controlled businesses through startup funding, technical assistance, and legal support. ED-4.1 Linking Education and Employment Action ED-4.1.A: Master Education Plan DCPS, CC, EOM, Ongoing N Support implementation of the Master Education Plan by the and the DC OCA, SE Public Schools Strategic Plan to improve the performance of District Washington, DC schools and the expanded capacity of all District DC youth to successfully join the future workforce and access career pathways. Action ED-4.1.CB: Expanded Youth Services DOES, DCWIC Ongoing N Expand collaboration between Washington, DC’s education, human services, juvenile justice, and workforce development agencies to better serve the District’s youth, reduce barriers to employment, and connect District students with education and training opportunities that lead to career-track employment. Expand job center services to effectively serve youth customers. In addition, continue to support the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program for youth and young adults up to 24 years of age. Expand the youth services functions of the DC Workforce Investment Council, including the federal job corps program, the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute and Summer Training Program, the DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation, and the Passport to Work summer employment program. Action ED-4.1.EC: Partnerships for Outside- the- Classroom Learning DOES, DCPS Short-Term N Track the mentoring and tutoring programs offered by the city’s District’s institutional and non-profit nonprofit organizations to better understand where there may be duplication and where there may be gaps. Action ED 4.1.D: UDC Certification as a Training Provider UDC, DOES Short-Term N Encourage UDC to be fully certified to provide workforce development training that will help more District residents gain the qualifications required to reach career pathways. Action ED 4.1.E: Expand Job Center Services for Youth DOES Short-Term N Expand DOES job center services to effectively serve youth customers. These expanded programs will help increase youth employment and long-term participation in the labor market. ED-4.2 Increasing Workforce Development Skills Action ED-4.2.A: Alliances with External Organizations and Entities DOES, OCA, Ongoing N Use Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to develop alliances, DCWIC networks, and other relationship building strategies that enhance the success of the District’s workforce development initiatives. Such MOUs currently exist with organizations like the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL/CIO), Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA), and PEPCO the Washington Post. Action ED-4.2.B: Labor Market Monitoring DOES Ongoing N Maintain accurate data on the job market to better connect job seekers with job opportunities in high-growth, high-demand sectors. Monthly data on employment, occupation, and income should continue to be compiled by DOES. the Department of Employment Services. Action ED-4.2.C: Employer Needs Assessments DOES, DCWIC, Ongoing N Conduct annual surveys of employer needs, particularly in high- growth DSLBD industries. Develop new workforce development services and strategies to respond to these changing needs. Action ED-4.2.D: Outreach to Residents and Employers DOES, DCWIC Ongoing N Improve the distribution of Distribute information on the District’s job training, skill enhancement, and job placement programs, particularly in communities with high rates of unemployment. Ensure that outreach strategies provide for persons with limited reading proficiency. Action ED-4.2.E: Workforce Investment Act DOES, DCWIC Ongoing N Continue implementation of the WIOA, including programs for job training and placement systems. Measures to improve the coordination of job training programs that strengthen the workforce development system and more effectively target resources should be identified and implemented. Continue implementation of the Workforce Investment Act, including programs for coordinated, customer-friendly, locally-driven job training and placement systems. Measures to improve the coordination of job training programs to avoid duplication of efforts and more effectively target District resources should be identified and implemented. Action ED-4.2.F: Training Program Tracking DOES, DCWIC Ongoing N Track the effectiveness of job training programs. Use assessments of such programs to modify and improve them. Action ED-4.2.G: Good Best Practices Analysis Report DOES, DCWIC Short-Term N Assess good practices Conduct a best practices analysis of national models for success in job training and readiness, and use the findings results to evaluate and improve the District’s programs. Publish a good practices guide to hiring a diverse, inclusive workforce based on successful corporate and nonprofit models. Action ED-4.2.H: Incentive Programs DOES, DCWIC Ongoing N Continue to offer incentive-based programs that encourage District businesses to hire job seekers who are disadvantaged and have barriers to employment. Identify possible new or strengthened economic incentives that encourage District businesses to hire jobseekers that are disadvantaged and hard-to serve, similar to the Work Opportunity, Welfare-to-Work, Empowerment Zone, and Renewal Community Employment tax credit programs. The feasibility of a community investment tax reduction should be explored for firms that establish major job training or retraining programs. Action ED-4.2.I: Wages and Working Conditions DOES, DCWIC Ongoing N Continue advancing programs, including apprenticeships and employer training, that help increase wages for lower-income residents while improving working conditions. Action ED-4.2.J: Employment Barriers DOES, DCWIC Ongoing N Continue to study the capacity, need, and participation in programs that reduce barriers to employment for disadvantaged populations such as returning citizens and residents who speak English as a second language. Action ED-4.2.K: Improved Training DOES, DCWIC Ongoing N Provide on-the-job training, customized training, incumbent worker training, and cohort-based training to promote existing employees, which produces new entry-level openings. Action ED-4.2.L: Increase Access to On-The-Job Training and Workforce DOES, DCWIC Ongoing N Development Assess opportunities to work with government or private sector stakeholders to increase access to on-the-job training and workforce development through internships, fellowships, and apprenticeships. The assessment should prioritize opportunities for youth and young adults, as well as older adults navigating career changes that increase economic equity by establishing career pathways. Action ED-4.2.M: DC Housing Authority Employment Opportunities DOES, DCWIC Ongoing N Explore opportunities to strengthen and expand employment opportunities for low-income and very low-income residents with the DC Housing Authority and its contractors through the federal Section 3 program. ED-4.3 Getting to Work Action ED-4.3.A: Regional Initiatives DMPED, DOES Ongoing N Actively participate in regional employment initiatives the Greater Washington Regional Jobs, Bridges to Work, and similar partnerships that link suburban employers with cityDistrict-based providers of job training and placement, transportation, child care, and related support services. Action ED-4.3.B: Increasing Access to Employment DDOT Long-Term N Pursue opportunities to develop high-capacity transit corridors that connect low-income communities to major employment areas, both in the District and region. Action ED-4.3.C: Housing a Thriving Workforce DMPED, OP, Ongoing N Study how job growth and the District’s economic strategy will affect DHCD demand for market rate and affordable housing to inform the development of housing strategies that can meet the housing needs of a thriving workforce. Action ED-4.3.D: Align Housing and Transportation Planning Regionally OP, DDOT, Ongoing N Explore opportunities to align the District’s planning and policies for MWCOG housing locations and employment access with regional initiatives, such as the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government’s Visualize 2045 plan. Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Element PROS-1.1 Developing a Park Classification System Action PROS-1.1.A: Park Classification DPR, NPS, NCPC Short-Term N Complete the classification of each of the District’s 37559 properties using Table Figure 8.1. Identify suggested (advisory only) classifications for federal parks as part of this process. Action PROS-1.1.B: Parks Master Plan DPR Ongoing N Implement the Parks Master Plan for the District of Columbia Parks System. Update the pPlan at least once every five years, or as needed to reflect changing conditions and needs. Use the Parks Master Plan as the basis for the annual Ccapital Iimprovements Pprogram request for park and recreational facilities. Action PROS-1.1.C: Master Plans for Individual Parks DPR Ongoing N Prepare master plans for large individual parks (such as regional parks) prior to major capital improvements as funding allows, and use these plans to guide capital improvement and implementation processes. implement capital improvements that are consistent with these plans. Action PROS-1.1.D: Quality of Existing Park Spaces DPR, DGS Ongoing N Develop an enhanced maintenance and improvement schedule to upgrade the quality of passive and active parklands and outdoor facilities, to make the most of existing District parks. PROS-1.2 Closing the Gaps 805 Action PROS-1.2.A: Bus Routing DDOT, WMATA, Ongoing N Consult with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority DPR (WMATA) and the DC Circulator to identify locations where additional bus stops are needed to serve locate more bus stops on neighborhood and community parks, particularly those with recreation centers. Currently only 28 percent of the city’s recreation centers have a bus stop; the District has set a target of increasing this percentage to 50 percent by 2014. Action PROS-1.2.B: Public Involvement DPR, DCPS Ongoing N Consult with Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) and local community groups on park planning and development to understand and better address resident priorities. Action PROS-1.2.C: Park Spaces on District Properties DPR, DDOT, OP Short-Term N Encourage shared-use agreements for green spaces owned by District government and DCPS so that these areas are available and accessible to residents for recreational purposes. Action PROS-1.2.D: Temporary Activation of Underutilized Spaces OP, DPR, DOEE, Mid-Term N Identify underutilized spaces that can be programmed on a seasonal NCPC, NPS and temporary basis to advance public life. Focus on commercial corridors where park space is scarce. Consult with ANCs, local community groups, and local businesses to identify locations where on- street parking spaces, empty lots, or parking lots could be seasonally repurposed for outdoor recreational use. Action PROS-1.2.E: Open Space Plan DPR Ongoing N Evaluate the need for a District-wide open space plan focusing on improving physical access to green space and the rivers. Action PROS-1.2.F: Promoting Access DPR Short-Term N Promote access to biking and swimming facilities and programs, with an emphasis on underserved and underrepresented groups. Explore opportunities for roving park programming to serve residents in their communities. PROS-1.3 Preserving the Value of Parkland Action PROS-1.3.A: Open Space Zone OZ, OP, DPR, ZC Completed N Establish an Open Space zone district to cover District-owned parks, community gardens, and other lands where long-term open space preservation is desired. Develop limits on lot coverage and impervious surface coverage in this zone that recognize and protect the basic value of parkland as open space. The zoning provisions should ensure that any future construction within parks is limited to park-related uses and facilities. Completed Action PROS-1.3.BA: Transfer of Small Open Spaces Triangles to DPR DPR, DDOT Mid-Term N Develop a strategy for small open spaces through a coordinated management approach among the various government agencies. The strategy should define the role of small open spaces in the larger park system, which will help agencies manage them more efficiently and promote system-wide investment of resources. Consider the transfer of maintenance responsibilities for small open spaces triangle parks from the District Department of Transportation,DDOT and NPS to the Department of Parks and RecreationDPR to recognize their primary function as parkland stewards, where appropriate. Action PROS-1.3.CB: Site Plan Review DPR, DOEE, OP, Ongoing N Require that pPlans for the redesign of individual parks or the development DCRA, MPD of park facilities are should be reviewed by appropriate District agencies to ensure so that they advance the city’s District’s goals for better public recreation facilities, environmental protection, open space preservation, historic preservation, public safety, and accessibility, and resilience. Action PROS-1.3.C: District-wide Ecosystem DOEE, DPR, OP Mid-Term N Support a District-wide ecosystem consortium that will work to increase wildlife habitat and connectivity, especially among parks. The consortium can collectively identify, map, and protect wildlife and natural resources so that wildlife have access to high-quality habitat throughout Washington, DC. PROS-1.4 Meeting the Needs of a Growing District Action PROS-1.4.A: New Parkland or Park Dedication Impact Fee DPR, OP, OAG, Mid-Term N Study a requirement for a dedication of new parkland—or a park OCA impact fee in lieu of new parkland creation—for new development or redevelopment based on the size, use, and density of the new development. the feasibility (including potential fiscal and economic effects) of adopting a park impact fee that would require residential developers to help cover the cost of parkland acquisition and improvement. Such a fee would be based on a standard amount per dwelling unit or square foot, with the proceeds used to acquire or improve nearby parkland. Action PROS-1.4.B: Mixed Use Zones OP, OZ, ZC Completed N As part of the review of the city’s zoning regulations, revise the provisions for mixed use zones to consider requirements for useable recreation space or payments in-lieu to meet recreational needs. Completed PROS-2.1 Assessing Recreational Facilities Action PROS-2.1.A: Capital Improvements DPR, OCA, OCFO Ongoing Y Regularly identify and update the cost of improvements needed to meet service delivery standards, including those for recreation centers, aquatic facilities, and outdoor facilities. Provide systematic and continuing funds for park improvements through the annual Capital Improvement Program, with investments prioritized Use the Parks Master Plan as a guide for directing funds to for the facilities and communities that are most in need. Action PROS-2.1.B: Needs Assessments and Demographic Analysis DPR, OP Ongoing N Conduct periodic needs assessments, surveys, and demographic studies to better understand the current preferences and future needs of District residents with respect to regarding parks and recreation. Action PROS 2.1.C: Parks Restroom Inventory DPR Short-Term N Conduct an assessment of the existing parks restroom inventory, considering park size and usage to determine the needs for additional public restrooms. Action PROS-2.1.D: Level-of-Service and Classification Systems DPR Short-Term N Evaluate existing level-of-service standards by type of facility and amenity, and where deemed necessary, develop facility-specific classification systems. Action PROS-2.1.E: Improvement of Outdoor Recreational Facilities DPR, DGS, OP Short-Term N Systematically evaluate existing outdoor recreational facilities based on the Parks Master Plan design guidelines. Implement plans to eliminate deficiencies and close gaps through capital improvements. Typical capital projects might include turf restoration, addition of lighting and seating at sports fields, playground renovation, and resurfacing of basketball and tennis courts. PROS-2.2 Providing Quality Service to All Residents Action PROS-2.2.A: Facility Assessments DPR Ongoing N Conduct regular facility condition and utilization studies, and use this data to determine if there is a need for improvement, reconstruction, closure, or expansion. A comprehensive facility condition assessment should be performed for each recreation center at least once every five years. Action PROS-2.2.B: Maintenance Standards Create official maintenance standards based on industry best practices, DPR, DPW, OPM, Short-Term N such as Sustainable SITES Initiative (SITES) or an equivalent system, DGS to improve the effectiveness of current maintenance and service levels for recreational buildings, facilities, and landscaping. Require Both maintenance contractors and the District should adhere adherence to these standards by maintenance contractors, as well as the District itself. Action PROS-2.2.C: Adopt-aA-Park DPR Ongoing N Continue to Eencourage community groups, businesses, and others to participate in the District’s Adopt-a-Park/Adopt-a-Playground program and publicize the program through signs, advertisements, websites, and other media. Support Friends of Parks groups in stewarding, advocating, and hosting fundraising events for park sites to help maintain grounds and buildings and assist in the planning process. Action PROS-2.2.D: Data Tracking DPR, OCTO Ongoing N Establish a system to maintain and regularly update data and maps on parks, recreational facilities, and programming offered by DPR and affiliated providers to measure improvements in levels of service and document achievements. Implement computer tracking of data on facility use, costs, and revenues to make more informed decisions and to guide policies on fees, fee waivers, scheduling, and other aspects of facility programming. Action PROS-2.2.E: Marketing and Branding DPR, NPS, Events Ongoing N Develop a marketing plan to increase public awareness of programs DC Implement a unified marketing strategy to raise awareness of the variety of the District’s recreational program offerings and to more firmly establish an identity for Washington, DC, parks the District of Columbia Parks. This strategy should use advertisements, web-based information and promotions, radio and television, branding, and other means to raise the profile of District parks. Action PROS-2.2.F: Integration of Federal and District Athletic Fields NPS, DPR, DCPS Ongoing N Better integrate federal and District athletic fields under the jurisdictions of NPS, DPR, and DCPS. Action PROS-2.2.G: Design Standards DPR, DGS, OP Ongoing N Create District-wide parks and recreation facility design standards for outdoor facilities. Design parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities to reflect the preferences and culture of the local population, to accommodate a range of age groups and abilities, and to improve the safety of visitors and staff. When renovating playgrounds and parks, design new infrastructure for active recreation, including workout equipment, for all ages and abilities. Action PROS-2.2.H: Hospital and Clinic Partnerships DPR, DOH Short-Term N Explore partnerships with hospitals and clinics to increase the number of doctors prescribing parks and recreational activities to patients of every age. Action PROS-2.2.I: Performance Monitoring DPR, OCTO, DGS Short-Term N Provide the necessary hardware and software to track customer use and evaluations, determine gaps in programming and facilities, and identify opportunities to improve the overall performance of the parks and recreation system. Action PROS-2.2.J: Recreation Program Action Plan DPR Short-Term N Develop a recreation program action plan that elevates, standardizes, and expands the quality of DPR program offerings. The plan should help DPR to prioritize program investments while promoting broader goals of health, fitness, artistic expression, and community building. Action PROS-2.2.K: Public-Private Partnerships DPR, DGS, OCA Short-Term N When using a public-private partnership model to fund park acquisitions or improvements, incorporate programming and maintenance plans. Action PROS-2.2.L: New Kiosk Development DPR, DGS, OP, OZ, Short-Term N Amend the zoning regulations to allow temporary (and permanent) ZC, DCRA kiosks at residentially zoned parks, where appropriate. Kiosks would be owned by the District and revenue from the kiosks would be used to support park maintenance and operations. PROS-3.1 Sustaining and Enhancing the Federal Open Space Systems Action PROS-3.1.A: Participation in Federal Planning Park Efforts DPR, NCPC, NPS, Short-Term N Support and participate in NPS National Park Service and NCPC efforts to OP update to plan for parks and open spaces in, and adjacent to, the Monumental Core. the 1976 Master Plan for the National Mall, NCPC’s upcoming National Capital Framework Plan, and other federal initiatives to plan for the Mall in the 21st Century.Encourage citizenresident participation in these efforts. Action PROS-3.1.B: Monument and Memorial Siting OP, DPR, NPS, Ongoing N Actively participate with the appropriate federal agencies, commissions, NCPC, CFA and others in discussions and decisions on the siting of new monuments, memorials, and other commemorative works on open spaces within the District of ColumbiaWashington, DC. Action PROS-3.1.C: Implementation of General Management Plans OP, DPR, NPS, Ongoing N Support federal efforts to implement the Comprehensive Design Plan for NCPC the White House and President’s Park and the General Management PlansGMPs for Rock Creek Park and the Fort Circle Parks (Civil War Defenses of Washington). Action PROS-3.1.D: Fort Circle Park Trail NPS, DPR Ongoing Y Use land acquisition and/or easements to complete the Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail; and to provide additional Fort Circle Park signage and historic markers. Action PROS-3.1.E: Fort Circle Partnerships NPS, DPR Ongoing N Actively participate in interjurisdictional and public-private partnerships to protectpreserve, enhance, restore, and complete the Fort Circle Parks. Action PROS-3.1.F: Park Land Transfers NCPC, NPS, DPR, Ongoing N In cooperation with appropriate federal agencies, identify park resources in OCA federal ownership that could potentially be transferred to the District for conservation or recreational purposes only, such as Franklin Park, the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium (RFK Stadium), and Langston Golf Course. PROS-3.2 Reclaiming the Waterfront Action PROS-3.2.A: Anacostia River Park Improvements DPR, DOEE, NPS, Ongoing Y Work collaboratively with the federal government, the NCPC, OP private sector, and community and nonprofit groups, and the Anacostia Waterfront Corporation to implement the open space improvement plans of the Anacostia Waterfront InitiativeAWI. Planned improvements include: • A major destination park at Poplar Point; • Restored natural areas at Kingman and Heritage iIslands; • New parks, including recreational fields, around RFK sStadium; • Continuous bicycle and pedestrian trails along the waterfront and new pedestrian crossings on the upper reaches of the river; • New neighborhood parks and athletic fields within redeveloping areas along the waterfront, including the Southwest Wwaterfront, Buzzard Point, Near Southeast, and Hill East; and • Enhancements to the existing waterfront parks. Action PROS-3.2.B: Signage and Branding DPR, OP, NPS, Mid-Term Y Work with the National Park ServiceNPS to develop and implement a NCPC consistent system of signage and markers for the Anacostia and Potomac waterfronts. Action PROS-3.2.C: Anacostia River Boating DPR, OP, DOEE, Mid-Term Y Develop additional marine facilities, including rowing centers, NPS, NCPC appropriately scaledappropriately-scaled boathouses, boat slips, and piers along the banks of the Anacostia River as recommended in the AWI Anacostia Waterfront Framework Plan. All new marinas should become Clean Marina Partners. Implement boating access improvements utilizing the Boating Access grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration Program. Action PROS-3.2.D: Anacostia Riverwalk DPR, DDOT, Mid-Term Y Construct new sections of the Anacostia Riverwalk according to the DOEE, OP, NPS, Buzzard Point Vision Framework’s riverwalk design guidelines. Work NCPC, USACE with Fort McNair to extend the Anacostia Riverwalk along the Washington Channel and design it to include co-benefits, such as enhanced security and flood protection for the base and ecological restoration features, thereby completing a key piece of the District-wide riverwalk system. PROS-3.3 Other Significant Open Space Networks Action PROS-3.3.A: Creating “Washington, DC’s Central Park” DPR, OP, NCPC, Mid-Term Y Work with the federal government, NCRC, and institutional and open space NPS landowners to create a linear system of parks and open space extending from Bryant Street on the south to Fort Totten on the north. This system should be created from existing large publicly-owned and institutional tracts, as well as adjacent triangle parks, cemeteries, and rights-of-way. Action PROS-3.3.B: Boulevards and Parkways DDOT, NCPC, NPS, Ongoing Y Preserve and maintain boulevards and parkways as elements of the OP, DPR larger park and open space system. Proposed improvements and maintenance projects along trails and parkways should minimize impacts on viewsheds and are sensitive to the natural and historic qualities that make them significant. PROS-3.4 Connecting the District Through Trails Action PROS-3.4.A: Bicycle Trail Master PlanImplementation DDOT, DPR, Ongoing Y Initiate focused trail planning and construction efforts to eliminate gaps in NCPC, NPS the bicycle trail network and to improve substandard trails, as itemized in moveDC. the District’s Bicycle Master Plan. Coordinate with the National Park ServiceNPS on for trails where for which both DDOT and NPS have responsibility. Support District and federal agencies, including DDOT and NPS, in developing, funding, and building multiuse trails within select parks that can connect to the District-wide trail system. Work with NPS to align District planning and implementation efforts with the NPS National Capital Region Paved Trails Study (2016), which calls for coordination with local jurisdictions to advance trail projects that contribute to the success of the regional trail network. Action PROS-3.4.B: District-wide Bicycle Network DDOT, DPR, OP, Ongoing Y In support of Sustainable DC, continue to develop a District-wide 100- NCPC, NPS mile bicycle lane network. Prioritize bicycle connections to parks and recreation facilities. Action PROS-3.4.CB: Signage and Parking DDOT, DPR, NPS Ongoing Y Provide more consistent and unified signage along the city’sDistrict’s trails to improve their identity and accessibility. Provide secure bike parking at trailheads and key destinations. Action PROS-3.4.DC: Water Trails DPR, NOS, DDOT, Short-Term N Continue to Ddevelop designated “water trails” and water access points in DOEE, other the Potomac and Anacostia Riversrivers for travel by canoe, kayak, and other paddlecraft. PROS-4.1 Maximizing Access Through Partnerships Action PROS-4.1.A: CapitalSpace NCPC, DPR, OP, Short-Term N Complete implementation of the CapitalSpace Initiative, which will NPS provides a coordinated strategy for open space and park management between the District and federal governments. Action PROS-4.1.B: Expanding Partnerships DPR Ongoing N Provide an annual Develop a comprehensive list of current parks and recreation partnerships, including “friends” groups, program partners, inter-agency government partners, and sponsors that support District parks, recreation facilities, and programs. In concert with community members and agency staff, create an action plan to recruit new business, philanthropic, nonprofit, and governmental partners in the region to enhance park and recreation services benefitting residents and visitors. detailed information on the scope and responsibilities of partnership agreements. Prepare a marketing plan aimed at solidifying new partnerships with universities, museums, professional sports teams, churches, and philanthropic groups. Action PROS-4.1.C: Sponsorships and Foundations DPR Ongoing N Explore opportunities for financial sponsorship of park and recreation facilities by corporate and nonprofit partners, foundations, and “friends” organizations. Action PROS-4.1.D: Joint-Use Partnerships DPR, DCPS Ongoing N Consider alternative joint-use partnership models with DCPS and nonprofit service providers, and select and implement the most effective approaches. Action PROS-4.1.E: Cooperative Management Agreements DPR, NPS, NCPC, Short-Term N Develop a District-wide strategy for securing cooperative management OP, DGS agreements with NPS and other federal partners to update, operate, and maintain federally controlled parks in Washington, DC. PROS-4.2 Recognizing the Value of Functional Open Space Action PROS-4.2.A: Zoning Assessment of Institutional Land OP, DPR, OZ Completed N Conduct a study of institutional land in the city to determine the appropriateness of existing zoning designations, given the extent of open space on each site. Among other things, this study should assess how current zoning policies, including large tract review, planned unit developments, and campus plans, work to protect open space. Recommend zoning changes as appropriate to conserve open space and avoid incompatible building or redevelopment on such sites. This study should include a “best practices” assessment of how other cities around the country achieve the goal of conserving functional open space without impairing economic growth or reducing development rights. Completed PROS-4.3 Open Space and the Cityscape Action PROS-4.3.A: Residential Recreation Space and Lot Coverage OP, OZ Completed N Requirements Complete an evaluation of DC Zoning requirements for “residential recreation space” and “lot coverage.” Explore the feasibility of requiring residential recreation space in high-density residential zones as well as commercial zones, and establishing specific conditions for lowering or waiving the requirements. Consider a sliding scale for lot coverage requirements which considers parcel size as well as zone district. Incentives for the creation of parkland, including increases in allowable density where parkland is provided, also should be considered. Completed Urban Design Element UD-1.1 Building on Washington, DC’s Historic Plan Action UD-1.1.A: Siting of Landmarks Commemorative Works CFA, NCPC, OP On-going N Enhance the District government’s approach to the siting and review of both local and national commemorative works, and establish processes for better coordination among District and federal agencies and review bodies; develop a District-wide master plan for creating commemorative sculptures and events throughout Washington, DC. Continue to convene a Commemorative Works Committee to advise and make recommendations to the Mayor and Council on requests to place monuments, memorials, and other commemorative works on District- owned space. Work with NCPC, the CFA, and other federal partners to ensure that the placement of such works on federal properties is consistent with the NCPC Monuments and Memorials Plan. Action UD-1.1.B: Review of Public Parking Regulations DDOT Short-Term N Conduct a review of public space regulations and standards. Update and refine the design standards for public parking areas, including appropriate materials for curbs, fences, and retaining walls. In addition, develop regulations to promote tree planting in areas without street trees. Action UD-1.1.C: Alley Greening OP Short-Term N Investigate the adoption of regulations that allow for resident greening and controlled vehicular access of alleyways to promote neighborhood community life. Action UD-1.1.D: District-Wide Urban Design Vision OP Short-Term N Produce a District-wide urban design vision that facilitates equitable and sustainable growth. The vision should elevate the quality of new building architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design, while conserving essential elements of Washington, DC’s traditional physical character. The vision should also strengthen District-wide systems, such as infrastructure, housing, and transportation to address contemporary community needs and improve the quality of life for all residents. Action UD-1.1.E: View Corridor Study and Guidelines OP, NCPC Mid-Term N Conduct a study, in coordination with the National Capital Planning Commission, to document existing public view corridors and codify their typologies; and develop design guidance for preserving and enhancing them to strengthen views and improve the pedestrian experience. Action UD-1.1.F: Small Open Spaces Inventory and Design Guidelines OP Mid-Term N Document the existing small open spaces and reservations, under both federal and District-control and, develop guidelines for restoring greenspace and enhancing their usability as recreation and community spaces. UD-1.2 Designing in Harmony with Natural Topography and Landforms Action UD-1.2.A: Review of Zoning Designations OP, OZ, DDOE Completed N Conduct a review of zoning designations in environmentally sensitive areas, including wetlands, riparian areas and upland areas along stream valleys, steep slopes, and areas of soil instability to identify areas where current zoning may permit excessive density, given site constraints. Recommend zoning changes and/or overlay designations as necessary to protect these areas. 904.9 Completed DDOT, OP Mid-Term N Action UD-1.2.A: Public Space Regulations for Grading Conduct a review of public space regulations and standards to assess limits and design requirements for protecting natural landforms, including changes to grade, retaining walls, fences, and landscaping. Recommend changes to these regulations as necessary to respect and enhance view corridors and the natural topography and landform. Action UD-1.2.B: Creating View Plane Regulations OP, OZ Mid-Term N Conduct a reviewstudy of desirable significant views from key public spaces in the District, in coordination with the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC). Identify public view locations, key components that define them, and recommendations for protecting and enhancing them. Createcreating view plane diagrams and design guidelines., affording analysis of desired possibilities, and developing zoning regulations accordingly. UD-1.3 Designing the Waterfront for the Next Century Action UD-1.3.A: Anacostia Waterfront Initiative DDOE, DDOT, OP Ongoing Y Continue to implement the Framework Plan for the Anacostia River, restoring Washington, DC’s identity as a waterfront city and bridging the historic divide between the east and west sides of the river. Action UD 1.4.B: Waterfront Barriers NCPC, DDOT, OP Ongoing Y Continue to explore ways to address freeway and highway barriers along the Anacostia and Potomac waterfronts. Study options for addressing the visual barrier presented by the Whitehurst Freeway and the physical barrier presented by the waterfront CSX rail line, and I- 295’s physical and visual barriers. Action UD-1.3.C: Natural Shorelines DOEE, OP Short-Term N Identify and map waterfront areas with potential to be converted to natural shorelines. UD-1.4 Enhancing Thoroughfares and Gateways Action UD-1.4.A: Zoning and Views OP, OZ Short-Term N As part of the revision of the District’s zoning regulations,Conduct a study to determine the feasibility of overlays or special design controls that would apply to major boulevards thoroughfares and gateway streets. The purpose of such overlays would be to ensure the protection and enhancement of to enhance important views, and to upgrade the aesthetic quality of key boulevards thoroughfares. Action UD-1.4.B: Boundary Streets and Entrances OP, NCPC, DDOT Long-Term N Explore the feasibility of enhancing points of arrival into the District at the major Maryland and Virginia gateways to the /DistrictDC gateways through signage, public art, landscaping, restoration and careful maintenance of historic boundary markers, road design and pavement changes, special treatment of boundary streets (Southern, Eastern, and Western Avenues), and similarrelated improvements. Action UD-1.5.B: Light Rail Design DDOT, WMATA Completed N To the maximum extent possible, ensure that the design of the streetcar line along the east side of the Anacostia River does not create a barrier to waterfront access from East of the Anacostia River neighborhoods. 907.7 Completed UD-2.1 Streets For People Action UD-2.1.A: Retail Ceiling Heights DMPED, DBID, OP Completed N Convene a Task Force of retailers, developers, architects, and others to evaluate alternative approaches to achieving higher first-floor ceiling heights in new Downtown buildings. Develop zoning regulations to require higher first-floor ceiling heights in new buildings along main streets and other commercial/mixed-use areas. Action UD-2.1.B: Streetscape Design by Neighborhood Type DDOT, OP Mid-Term N Review current District-wide streetscape design regulations and policies to prioritize the pedestrian experience. As necessary, develop a typology for basic streetscape design standards that meet the unique needs of various types of neighborhoods in the District, including the downtown business district, commercial areas, and high- and low- density residential neighborhoods. Action UD-2.1.C: Standards for Street Furniture DDOT, OP Short-Term N Produce standards for street furniture in public spaces, such as benches, trash cans, and bike racks, that designate spacing, layout, and other characteristics to promote socialization and interaction, as well as public health and well-being. Action UD-2.1.D: Public Space Permitting of Street Furniture DDOT, OP Short-Term N Explore process improvements to the public space permitting process to reduce the time and complexity of reviewing and approving District- standard street furniture. Action UD- 2.1.E: Public Restrooms in Streetscapes DDOT Ongoing Y Map the location of publicly accessible restrooms in the District, and develop location recommendations for the installations of new restrooms. Investigate opportunities to install attractive, clean, and safe standalone public restrooms that are accessible at all hours. UD-2.1.F: Sidewalk Widening OP, DDOT Mid-Term N Conduct a corridor study to investigate widening sidewalks through a variety of means including the establishment of building restriction lines, reducing cartway width, or pedestrian bulb-outs. Action UD-2.1.G: Placemaking and Vision Zero DDOT, OP Short-Term N Establish a pilot initiative to enhance roadway safety through placemaking at intersections at three locations. Incorporate green infrastructure, low-impact design, and public life design principles. Action UD-2.1.H: Resilient Public Life Guide OP, DDOT Short-Term N Study and develop design guidance for how public spaces can be managed and designed to be more resilient during times of natural, security, and public health emergencies. UD-2.2 Designing for Vibrant Neighborhoods Action UD-2.2.A: Scale Transition Study OP Shot-Term N Complete a “Scale Transition Study” which to evaluates options for improving design compatibility between larger-scale more dense and lower-scale less dense areas. The study should respond to the varying situations where larger-scale higher density development is (or will be) situated adjacent to lower-scaledensity, predominantly residential neighborhoods. It should include design guidelines and provisions for buffers (including open space), stepping down of building heights, and solutions that reflect the different lot dimensions, block faces, and street and alley widths found in different parts of the District city. Action UD-2.2.B: Use ingZoning and Other Regulatory Tools to Achieve OP Mid-Term N Design Goals Explore awards and incentives to promote excellence in the design of new buildings and public spaces. Zoning Recommendations should include incentives for facade features, window placement, courtyards, buffering, and other exterior architectural elements that improve the compatibility of structures, including roof structures, with their surroundings while promoting high architectural quality, including and allowing for innovative, contemporary design. Action UD-2.2.C: Conservation Districts OP Completed N Explore the use of “Conservation Districts” to protect neighborhood character in older communities which may not meet the criteria for historic districts but which nonetheless have important character-defining architectural features. Completed Action UD-2.2.C: High-Quality Affordable Housing Review DCRA, DHCD, OP Mid-Term N Conduct a review of the District's affordable housing policies, buildings, and zoning regulations to identify impediments that inhibit affordable housing from achieving high quality design. Produce a list of recommended changes to these codes, policies, and supplement with a form-based guide that outlines how new dwelling units can be better integrated into existing neighborhoods. Action UD-2.2.D: Urban Design Strategies for Resilient Communities DDOE, OP Ongoing N Research best practices and develop recommendations and urban design and biophilic guidelines to help the District mitigate hazards, such as flooding and climate threats (e.g., sea level rise and extreme heat), while meeting its other urban design goals. Action UD-2.2.E: Design Guidelines for Large Sites OP Ongoing N Develop design guidelines as part of the review process for large site developments. These guidelines should address building appearance, streetscape, signage and utilities, parking, landscaping, buffering, protection of historic resources, compatibility of development with surrounding neighborhoods, and environmental sustainability. Action UD-4.2.F: Design Guidelines OP Mid-Term N Develop illustrated design guidelines for private residential areas and commercial uses addressing such architectural and resilient aspects as facade design, building texture and materials, lighting, detail, signage, and building- to-street relationship. Design guidelines should allow for flexibility and creativity, and in most cases should be performance- oriented rather than based on rigid standards. UD-2.3 Play Everywhere Action UD-2.3.B: Form-Based Zoning Codes OP, OZ Short-Term N Explore the use of form-based zoning codes on selected large sites as a way of establishing desired urban design characteristics without rigidly prescribing allowable uses. 911.10 Completed Action UD-2.3.A: Play Streets Guidelines OP, DDOT Mid-Term N Develop guidelines for resident and civic organization activation of streets and other public spaces as temporary or permanent safe play spaces, and investigate regulatory changes necessary to enable play streets. Action UD-2.3.B: Playable Art OP, DDOT, DPR Mid-Term N Complete permanent artistic play structures in small parks, street corners, or civic buildings to pilot the concept of playable streets. UD 2.4 The Equitable District Action UD 2.4.A: Design Guidelines for Higher-Density, Family-Sized DHCD, OP Short-Term N Housing Develop design guidelines for higher-density, family-sized housing with the intent to address key design issues at the scale of the neighborhood, site, building, and unit that relate to residential livability for families with children. Action UD 2.4.B: Design Standards for Universal Wayfinding DDOT, DCRA, Short-Term N Develop a standard template to enhance universal wayfinding DCCAH integrated into public art, buildings, and streetscapes as well as signage. The template should be designed to be employed District-wide, yet customizable to showcase or promote the individual needs and character of various neighborhoods across the District. Action UD-2.4.C: Toolkit for Inclusive and Intergenerational Public DPR, NPS, OP Mid-Term N Space Design Research and compile a set of engagement strategies and design guidelines for inclusive and intergenerational public spaces in neighborhoods. These guidelines should include best practices for how to encourage community-led design efforts, successful ways to encourage community and cultural self-expression in the public realm (which includes streets, sidewalks, parks, plazas, and other public spaces), and incorporate accessible design principles, such as deaf space. UD-3.1 Public Life For All Action UD-3.1.A: DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) Design and DDOT Completed N Engineering Manual Update the DDOT Design and Engineering Manual (the “Red Book”) to ensure that it more effectively promotes the goal of creating a safe, attractive, and pedestrian-friendly street environment. 913.21 Completed Action UD-3.1.B: Streetscape Improvement Programs DMPED, DDOT Completed Y Maintain capital funding to upgrade the visual quality of District streets through programs such as Restore DC (Main Streets), Great Streets, and the DDOT Urban Forestry program. 913.22 Completed Action UD-3.1.C: DDOT Public Space Permits DDOT, DPW, Completed N Ensure that all public space permits, including but not limited to permits for DCRA dumpsters, electric wiring, tree removal, excavation, parking, fences, retaining walls, signs and banners, sidewalk cafés, curb cuts, and special displays, are not inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and contribute to the policies laid out above for the use of street space. 913.23 Completed Action UD-3.1.D: Paving of Front Yards OP, OZ, DDOT Completed N Consider amendments to zoning regulations and public space guidelines that would limit the paving of front yard areas for parking and other purposes. 913.24 Completed Action UD-3.1.EA: Street Vending DCRA, DDOT Mid-Term N Review the Assess street vending, and sidewalk café, and parklet usage regulations to ensure that they are to be responsive to the goals of creating lively and animated neighborhood streets but and also adequately protect public safety and movement. Action UD-3.1.F: Sign Regulations DCRA, OP, DDOT Completed N Revise the sign regulations to improve the appearance and design of signs, and ensure that signs contribute to overall identity and sense of place while also expressing the unique identities of individual businesses. 913.26 Completed Action UD-3.1.B: Reduce Barriers to Permitting of Public Space EOM, FEMS, MPD, Short-Term N Reduce procedural barriers for neighborhood and civic-oriented uses HSEMA, DDOT, of public space. Such uses may include both one-time and recurring OP events, such as festivals and farmers markets, and longer-term installations, such as parklets and plazas. Action UD-3.1.C: State of Public Life Report OP, OCTO, DDOT Mid-Term N Create a report benchmarking the progress in expanding public life across Washington, DC as part of the Comprehensive Plan amendment cycle. The report would track aspects of public life, including the annual number of community and special events, outdoor café seating, free speech activities, vending licenses, and use counts of major public spaces and streets. See Figure 9.20 for an example of public life event data. Action UD-3.1.D: Digital Public Realm Initiative OCTO, DDOT, DPR Short-Term N As a pilot test, develop online tools to collect and share data about public life consistent with appropriate privacy protections. Leverage aggregated information from personal mobile devices and from smart- city infrastructure to better understand how the public realm is used to inform policies and actions that improve public space design, increase physical connectivity, improve access to amenities and local businesses, improve wayfinding, and disseminate real-time information to residents about events, public gatherings, and security concerns. UD-3.2 Designing the Active District Action UD-3.2.A: Security-Related Design Guidelines OP, NCPC, CFA Completed N Work collaboratively with the NCPC and other federal agencies to develop design measures which accommodate public space security needs that support without disallowing ground level retail activities and other public space amenities and special events. Such measures should include solutions to meet parking and service access needs for ground level retail, and less obtrusive methods of “hardening” buildings and public space. Completed Action UD-3.2.B: Neighborhood Public Life Surveys OP, DDOT, MPD Completed N Conduct regular public life surveys of neighborhood main streets with crime and, low economic or pedestrian activity “hot spots” to identify where urban design issues such as inadequate lighting, public space and sidewalk design, and poor circulation may be contributing to high crime rates and low pedestrian activity. Implement measures to address these issues through the redesign of streets and public space. Completed Action UD-3.2.C: Design Review for Crime Prevention OP, DMPED, MPD Obsolete N Develop design standards for new neighborhoods, new communities, large tracts, and other major developments which reinforce crime prevention and security objectives. 914.13 Obsolete UD-3.3 Places For Lingering Action UD-3.3.A: Cross-Agency Small Parks Partnership Program OP, DPR, DDOT, Short-Term N Develop a community partnership program that includes the DC DGS Department of Transportation (DDOT), the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), and the DC Department of General Services (DGS) to improve and activate small parks through a combination of landscaping, recreation amenities, signage, and street design that contributes to neighborhood recreation, definition, and identity. Action UD-3.3.B: Transfer of NPS Triangle Parks to the District EOM, NPS, DDOT, Mid-Term N Work with NPS to identify and transfer key small parks in NPS’s DPR, DGS ownership to the District to enhance community use, programming, and stewardship. Action UD-3.3.C: Design Standards for Public Space Design OP, DPR, DGS, Short-Term N Create public space design guidelines for District-controlled parks and DDOT plazas that highlight designing for diverse cultural uses, placemaking, and socializing. UD-4.1 The Design of Public Buildings, Public Spaces, and Infrastructure Action UD-4.1.A: DC Urban Design Agenda OP Long-Term N Prepare an “Urban Design Agenda” for the District of Columbia that articulates and illustrates citywide design principles for the city and its neighborhoods. Action UD-4.1.B: Expanding Design Review OP, OZ Completed N Conduct an exploratory study on the expansion of design review requirements to areas beyond the city’s historic districts. The study should examine alternative approaches to carrying out design review requirements, including the use of advisory design review boards, and expansion of planning staff to carry out administrative reviews. 916.12: Completed Action UD-4.1.C: Review of Zoning Requirements OP, DGS Short-Term N Adjust the processes and requirements for planned unit developments, site plans in the R-5-A zone districts, and large tract reviews in order to strengthen design amenities and promote higher design quality. 916.13: Completed Action UD-4.1.A: Design Excellence Program for District Facilities OP, DGS Short-Term N Develop a Design Excellence Program for architectural/engineering contracting processes for District government-controlled public buildings and public spaces based on the federal General Services Administration Design Excellence Program. Action UD-4.1.B: Commission of Fine Arts Review of District OP, CFA, DGS Short-Term N Government Capital Projects Develop guidelines for assisting the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) design review for any applicable District building and infrastructure projects. These guidelines should reflect the District’s urban design goals. Action UD-4.1.C: Excellence in Urban Design Initiative OP, DGS, DCAIA Short-Term N Develop a District-wide Excellence in Urban Design Initiative for the District, including an award program and public education campaign, to make Washington, DC a nationally recognized leader in architecture, landscape, environmental design, historic preservation, and city planning. UD-4.2 Designing Architecture for People Action UD-4.2.A: Designing the District for the People Reference Guide OP Short-Term N Create a reference guide that catalogues principles of good urban design at a human level. This reference guide should articulate these concepts in a clear manner to be understandable to both the general public and members of the design profession. UD-4.3 Celebrate Washington, DC’s Unique Design Legacy OP Long-Term N Action UD-4.3.A: Washington, DC Urban Design Guide Prepare an Urban Design Guide for Washington, DC that compiles the existing codes and regulations that play a role in creating the District’s urban design legacy. Action UD-4.3.B: Update of the Projection Code OP, DCRA, DDOT Short-Term N Conduct a comprehensive study and subsequent building code update to address issues of large projections on long building facades that detract from the public realm and monumental character of the District’s streets. The study should consider the role projections have played in shaping the form of Washington, DC and assess their intent and how they have evolved over time. Action UD-4.3.C: Review Zoning Height Restrictions OP, OZ, DHCD Short-Term N Review the zoning code to determine where it may be more restrictive than the Height Act to identify the potential capacity for more affordable housing and opportunities to expand inclusive neighborhoods (see Figure 9.25). Historic Preservation Element HP-1.1 Preservation Planning Action HP-2.2.BHP-1.1.A: Inclusive Preservation Planning Review of OP, DMPED, OP- Ongoing N Major Plans HPO Integrate historic preservation in the preparation and review of proposed facility master plans, sSmall aArea pPlans, campus master plans, appropriate relevant planned unit development and special exception applications, and other major development initiatives that may have an impact on historic resources. Identify specific historic preservation concerns through consultation with the SHPO as an integral member of the planning team. Action HP-1.1.B: Local Significance of Historic Federal Properties OP-HPO, NCPC, Ongoing N Recognize that the District’s historic federal properties define HPRB, CFA Washington, DC’s center for local Washingtonians and are important for local history. Locally significant characteristics or qualities should be maintained. HP-1.2 The District’s Historic Preservation Program 1004 Action HP-2.1.BHP-1.2.A: Governmental Coordination OP-HPO, NCPC, Ongoing N Strengthen collaborative working relationships with federal agencies, HPRB, CFA including the Commission of Fine Arts CFA, National Capital Planning Commission NCPC, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation ACHP, National Park Service NPS, and others involved in the stewardship of historic properties. Reinforce coordination between the Historic Preservation Office HPO and other District agencies, and establish new relationships where as needed to address historic preservation concerns. HP-1.3 Identifying Potential Historic Properties Action HP-1.2.BHP-1.3.A: Database of Building Permits OP-HPO Ongoing N Continue the development of a computer Expand HistoryQuest DC, the HPO digital database of information from the complete archive of 19th and 20th century District of Columbia building permits, and use this information as a foundation for survey efforts to include major alteration permits and permits issued after 1949. Update internet access to this information as new data is compiled. HP-1.4 Evaluating Historic Significance Action 1.4.A: District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites OP-HPO, HPRB Ongoing N Expand the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites to achieve a more comprehensive and balanced listing that represents all aspects of the District’s history, culture, and aesthetic heritage. Action HP-1.4.E: Notice to Owners of Historic Property OP-HPO, OCFO Completed N Develop and implement an appropriate method of periodic notification to owners of historic property, informing them of the benefits and responsibilities of their stewardship. Completed HP-1.5 Designating Historic Landmarks and Districts Action HP-1.3.AHP-1.5.A: Nomination of Properties OP-HPO, HPRB Ongoing N Act on filed nominations without delay to respect the interests of owners and applicants, and to avoid accumulating a backlog of nominations. When appropriate, defer action on a nomination to facilitate dialogue between the applicant and owner or to promote efforts to reach consensus on the designation. Action HP-1.3.BHP-1.5.B: Nomination of National Register Properties OP-HPO, HPRB Ongoing N Nominate for historic landmark or historic district designation any eligible National Register properties not yet listed in the D.C. District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites. Action HP-1.3.CHP-1.5.C: Nomination of Federal Properties OP-HPO, NCPC, Ongoing N Encourage federal agencies to nominate their eligible properties for listing HPRB in the National Register of Historic PlacesNRHP, and to sponsor concurrent nomination of these properties to the District of Columbia D.C. Inventory of Historic Sites. When appropriate, seek other sponsors to nominate eligible federal properties to the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites. Action HP-1.5.D: Inclusiveness in the District of Columbia Inventory of OP-HPO, HPRB Ongoing N Historic Sites Nominate properties to the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites that recognize the significance of underrepresented District communities and all aspects of local history HP-2.1 The District’s Historic Plans Action HP-1.3.DHP-2.1.A: The Historic Designation of the L’Enfant Plan OP-HPO, NPS Short-Term N of Washington Complete the documentation and designation of the historic L’Enfant Plan of the City of Washington as a National Historic Landmark Action HP-1.2.CHP-2.1.B: Extensions of the Historic L’Enfant Plan of OP-HPO, OP, NPS Short-Term N Washington Complete the documentation and evaluation of the significant features of the historic L’Enfant Plan of the City of Washington, including added minor streets. Survey the extensions of the original street plan and the pattern of reservations throughout the District, and evaluate elements of the 1893 Permanent System of Highways for their historic potential. Action HP-2.3.AHP-2.1.C: Review of Alterations to the Historic City Plan OP-HPO, HPRB, Ongoing N of the City of Washington NCPC, CFA Ensure eEarly consultation with the Historic Preservation Review BoardHPRB and other preservation officials should occur whenever master plans or proposed redevelopment projects envision alterations to the features of the historic city pPlan of the City of Washington. Action HP-2.3.BHP-2.1.D: Review of Public Improvements NCPC, CFA, NPS, Ongoing N Ensure aAn appropriate level of consultation with the State Historic DDOT, OP-HPO Preservation OfficerSHPO should occur before undertaking the design and construction of public space improvements in the L’Enfant Plan City. area and the public parks of the McMillan Plan. HP-2.2 Historic Landscapes and Open Space Action HP-2.2.A: Preservation Planning OP-HPO, HPRB, Completed N Adopt a revised D.C. Historic Preservation Plan consistent with the NPS Comprehensive Plan. Use the results of the Comprehensive Plan’s extensive public engagement process as a baseline for identifying current issues to be addressed in the Preservation Plan. Develop preservation master plans for major private redevelopment areas, identifying properties eligible for preservation. Completed Action HP-2.5.AHP-2.2.A: Protecting Preserving Historic Landscapes NPS, OP-HPO, Ongoing N Promote the protection Increase appreciation of historic landscapes NCPC, DPR, HPRB, through documentation, specific recognition in official designations, and CFA public education materials. Work cooperatively with federal and city agencies and private government and landowners to promote the preservation of preserve historic landscapes as integral components of historic landmarks and districts, and to ensure that make new construction is compatible with the setting of historic properties their historic character. Action HP-2.5.BHP-2.2.B: Protecting Preserving the Natural Escarpment NCPC, OP-HPO, Ongoing N Protect Preserve views of and from the natural escarpment around central OP, NPS, CFA Washington, DC by working with District and federal land-holders and review agencies to accommodate reasonable demands for new development on major historic campuses like. Work with government and landholders to encourage new development at Saint St. Elizabeths Hospital, the Armed Forces Retirement Home, and McMillan Reservoir, and similar large sites in a manner that harmonizes that is harmonious with the natural topography and respectful ofpreserves important vistas over the District city. Action HP-2.5.CHP-2.2.C: Protecting Preserving Rights-Of-Way DDOT, OP-HPO, Ongoing N Promote the preservation of Preserve original street patterns in historic HPRB, OP, NCPC, districts by maintaining public rights-of-way and historic building setbacks. DMPED Retain and maintain alleys in historic districts where they are significant components of the historic development pattern. Action HP-2.2.D: Historic Avenue Landscapes OP, OP-HPO, Ongoing N Identify and document historic landscape plans for avenues and major NCPC, CFA streets in the L’Enfant City and beyond. Encourage the restoration of intended landscape treatments, including the planting of double rows of trees in public space to restore shaded sidewalk allées and designed sidewalk views along major avenues. HP-2.3 District Government Stewardship Action HP-2.1.AHP-2.3.A: Protection Preservation of District-Owned DGS, DMPED, OP- Ongoing N Properties HPO, OP Adopt and implement Strengthen procedures to ensure encourage historic preservation review of District actions at the earliest possible stage of project planning. Establish Apply standards for District construction consistentcompatible with the standards applied to historic properties by federal agencies. Action HP-2.1.CHP-2.3.B: Enhancing Civic Assets EOM, DGS, OP- Ongoing N Make exemplary preservation of District of Columbia municipal HPO buildings,—including the public schools, libraries, fire stations, and recreational facilities,—a model to encourage private investment in Washington, DC’s the city’s historic properties and neighborhoods. Rehabilitate these civic assets and enhance their inherent value with new construction or renovation that sustains the city’s District’s tradition of high-quality municipal design. Action HP-2.1.DHP-2.3.C: Protecting Preserving Public Space in Historic OP, OP-HPO, DPW, Mid-Term N Districts DDOT Develop guidelines for government agencies and utilities so that public space in historic districts is designed and maintained as a significant and complementary attribute of the district districts. These guidelines should ensure that provide for such spaces are to be quickly and accurately restored after invasive work by utilities or District agenciesthe city.

HP-2.4 Zoning Compatibility Action HP-2.4.CHP-2.4.A: Zone Map Amendments in Historic Districts OP, OP-HPO, ZC Ongoing N While balancing needs for growth and affordable housing, identify Identify areas within historic districts that may be “overzoned” where zoning regulations may need adjustment based on the scale and height of contributing buildings, and pursue rezoning of such areas with more appropriate designations. HP-2.5 Review of Rehabilitation and New Construction Action HP-2.4.AHP-2.5.A: Conceptual Design Review Process OP-HPO, HPRB Ongoing N Sustain and improve the conceptual design review process as the most effective and most widely used means to promote good preservation and compatible design. Support the use of this process by property owners and developers by committing sufficient resources and appointing highly qualified professionals to the HPRBHistoric Preservation Review Board. Enhance public participation and transparency in the process through increased use of electronic means to provide public notice, process applications, and post documents for public review. Action HP-2.4.BHP-2.5.B: Design Standards and Guidelines OP-HPO, HPRB Mid-Term N Expand the development of design standards and guidelines for the treatment and alteration of historic properties, and for the design of new buildings subject to preservation design review. Ensure that tThese tools should address appropriate treatment of characteristics specific to particular historic districts. Disseminate these tools widely and make them available on the Iinternet. HP-2.6 Archaeological Resources Action HP-2.6.A: Archaeological Curation Facility OP-HPO, DCPL Short-Term Y Establish, as a high priority, a facility for the proper conservation, curation, storage, and study of artifacts, archaeological materials, and related historic documents owned by the District of Columbia. Ensure public access to these materials, and promote research using the collections and records. Action HP-2.6.B: Archaeological Surveys and Inventories OP-HPO Ongoing N Increase surveys, inventories, and other efforts to identify and protect significant archeological archaeological resources. Surveys and inventories should be directed by qualified professionals and adhere to the standards in the Guidelines for Archaeological Investigations in the District. Action HP-2.6.C: Archaeological Site Reports OP-HPO Ongoing N Require prompt completion of site reports that document archaeological findings after investigations are undertaken. Maintain a central archive of these reports, and increase efforts to disseminate their findings and conclusions. HP-2.7 Enforcement Action HP-2.7.A: Preservation Enforcement OP-HPO, DCRA, Ongoing N Improve enforcement of preservation laws through a sustained program of OAH inspections, imposition of appropriate sanctions, and expeditious adjudication. Strengthen interagency cooperation and promote compliance with preservation laws through enhanced public awareness of permit requirements and procedures. Action HP-2.7.B: Accountability for Violations OP-HPO, DCRA, Ongoing N Hold both property owners and contractors accountable for violations of OAH historic preservation laws or regulations, and ensure that outstanding violations are corrected before issuing permits for additional work. Ensure that fFines for violations are should be substantial enough to deter infractions, and take the necessary action to ensure that fines are collected necessary action should be taken to collect fines. HP-2.8 Hazard Protection for Historic Properties Action HP-2.8.A: Preservation and Climate Change OP-HPO, OP, Long-Term N Complete an inventory of historic and culturally significant sites HSEMA, NCPC threatened by climate change. Give priority to these at-risk sites in developing hazard mitigation plans. Coordinate with key stakeholders to maximize use of available funding for mitigation and disaster response projects. Action HP-2.8.B: Historic Properties Strategy in the District’s Hazard OP-HPO, OP, Long-Term N Mitigation Plan HSEMA, NCPC Incorporate a strategy for historic and cultural resources into the District Hazard Mitigation Plan. Identify key hazard areas, assess the vulnerability of historic properties to disasters and climate change, propose adaptation alternatives for resources at risk, and identify capability limitations that need to be addressed. Action HP-2.8.C: Guidelines for Post-Disaster Rehabilitation of Historic OP-HPO, OP, Long-Term N Properties HSEMA, DCRA Develop guidelines to enable expeditious stabilization, repair, and rehabilitation of historic properties following disaster events or hazard impacts. Include procedures to streamline permitting, such as expedited design review and reduced fees for post-disaster repairs, while adhering to the applicable requirements under the District’s historic preservation law. HP-3.1 Access to Information About Historic Properties Action HP-1.4.BHP-3.1.A: Internet Access to Survey Data and OP-HPO, OP, Ongoing N Designations OCTO Provide Increase Iinternet access to documentation of historic properties—including historic landmark and historic district designation forms and National Register nomination forms—and determinations of eligibility for designation. Expand and improve HistoryQuest DC, the geographic information system-based interactive internet map that provides basic historical documentation on individual properties throughout the District. Develop a searchable on-line database of survey information, providing basic historical documentation on surveyed and designated properties, including individual properties within historic districts. Post determinations of eligibility for designation on the Internet. Action HP-1.4.AHP-3.1.B: Enhancement of the D.C. District of Columbia OP-HPO, OP, Short-Term N Inventory and Map OCTO Improve the value and effectiveness of the D.C. District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites as an educational tool by presenting it in a more engaging format with maps and illustrations. Organize it to give context and meaning to individual designations, and make it available both on the internet and in print. creating an interactive Internet version of the Inventory with photos and descriptive information on all properties. Improve the utility of Keep the map of historic landmarks and districts by creating current in an interactive GIS-based version accessible to the public on the Iinternet. Action HP-1.4.FHP-3.1.C: Listings of Eligibility OP-HPO Ongoing N Establish and maintain procedures to promotePromote a clear understanding of where eligible historic properties may exist and how they can be protected through official designation. Reduce uncertainty for property owners, real estate developers, and the general public by maintaining readily available information on surveyed areas and properties identified as potentially eligible for designation, especially in areas near Metro stations. Include both properties that have been formally determined to be eligible and those considered eligible based on available information. Make this information widely available in public documents, such as Ward Heritage Guides, and on the internet. HP-3.2 Public Awareness of Historic Properties 1020 Action HP-3.3.AHP-3.2.A: Preservation Outreach and Education OP-HPO Ongoing N Sustain an active program of outreach to the District’s neighborhoods. Develop educational materials on the cultural and social history of District communities as a means to engage residents and introduce historic preservation values and goals. Promote public understanding of not just the principles for preserving properties but also the social and community benefits of historic preservation. Action HP-3.3.BHP-3.2.B: Historic Preservation in Schools OP-HPO Ongoing N Work with both public and private schools to develop and implement programs to educate District students on the full range of historic, architectural, and archaeological resources in Washington, DC. Use education to promote the value of historic preservation as a community activity. Action HP-1.4.CHP-3.2.C: Historic District Signage OP-HPO, DDOT Short-Term Y Complete implementation of the citywide District-wide program for street signs identifying historic districts. Action HP-1.4.DHP-3.2.D: Markers for Historic Landmarks OP-HPO, other Ongoing Y Continue with implementation of the program of consistent signage that property owners may use to identify historic properties and provide brief commemorative information. Action HP-3.3.CHP-3.2.E: Historic and Archaeological Exhibitions OP-HPO, DCPL, Long-Term N Develop display exhibits for libraries, recreation centers, and other public other buildings that showcase historic and archaeological resources. Recruit volunteers to assist with the interpretation of these resources. Action HP-3.3.DHP-3.2.F: Heritage Tourism OP-HPO, EVENTS Ongoing N Identify heritage tourism opportunities and strategies that integrate District DC, other programs with those of organizations like Cultural Tourism DC, the DC Convention and Visitors Bureau, EventsDC, and others oriented to visitors. Use these programs to promote and enhance the integrity and authenticity of historic resources. Action HP-3.2.G: Neighborhood Tourism OP-HPO, other Ongoing N Enhance existing heritage tourism programs by celebrating the cultural history of District neighborhoods, especially those not recognized as visitor destinations, through local history tours and programs engaging a diverse audience. Action HP-3.2.H: Appreciating Cemeteries OP-HPO, other Ongoing N Collaborate with cemetery administrators to reconnect burial grounds to their surrounding neighborhoods for greater public access. Promote cemeteries for purposes of tourism and low-impact recreation, such as walking. Create online guides of distinguished monuments and notable Washingtonians buried in local cemeteries. HP-3.3 Preservation Partnerships and Advocacy Action HP-3.3.EHP-3.3.A: Coordinated Preservation Advocacy OP-HPO, HPRB, Ongoing N Encourage and facilitate interaction between preservation and economic ANCs development interests. Strengthen working relationships among the HPO, HPRB, ANCs Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, and preservation organizations. Establish special task forces or advisory groups as appropriate to support preservation programs and advocacy for historic preservation. Action HP-2.2.CHP-3.3.B: Incorporating Preservation Issues in Local OP-HPO, OP, Ongoing N Initiatives DMPED, DDOT, Include the historic preservation community in broader urban initiatives, DOEE, DGS, such as those relating to housing, transportation, the environment, and DHCD public facilities. The Involve the Historic Preservation OfficeHPO and preservation groups should be involved in meetings to discuss relevant issues relating to zoning, transportation, open space, waterfronts, public facilities, public property disposition, and other planning and urban design matters. HP-4.1 Preservation and Economic Development Action HP-3.2.AHP-4.1.A: Historic Neighborhood Revitalization OP-HPO, NPS, Ongoing N Implement preservation development strategies through increased use of DMPED, other proven programs and initiatives sponsored by preservation leaders like the National Trust for Historic Preservation, NPS National Park Service, and others. Make full use of the programs available through the National Main Street Center, Preservation Services Fund, Preserve America, Save America’s Treasures, and other programs and funds designed for the recognition of diverse cultural heritage and the preservation and promotion of historic landmarks and districts. Action HP-3.1.A: D.C. Preservation IncentivesHP-4.1.B: Historic OP-HPO, OTR, Ongoing N Homeowner Grants EOM Implement and promote the District’s new targeted homeowner incentive program grants through an active program of outreach and public information. Monitor and evaluate the program to assess its effectiveness and to guide the development of other appropriate incentives and assistance programs. Consider expanding the program to income-eligible homeowners residing in any historic landmark or district. Action HP-4.1.C: Preservation and Housing Affordability OP, OP-HPO Short-Term N Examine the effects of historic preservation on housing affordability, as documented in existing studies and through analysis of available District data. Consider the findings of these studies and investigate how to manage preservation tools in ways that support housing affordability. Action HP-4.1.D: Workforce Development in Preservation Craftsmanship DYRS, OP-HPO Ongoing N Support initiatives for workforce development in artisan trades and traditional construction crafts that support preservation and repair of historic architecture. Work in partnership with local educational institutions to promote skills in masonry, carpentry, metalwork, glass arts, and other crafts that have contributed to the District’s historic fabric and character. HP-4.2 Preservation Incentives Action HP-3.1.BHP-4.2.A: Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) OP, OP-HPO, ZC Short-Term N Benefits for Preservation EvaluateMonitor the effectiveness of existing transfer of development rights (TDR) programs included in the ZR16 zoning regulations, and consider any appropriate revisions to enhance their utility for preservation. Action HP-4.2.B: Tax Credits for Affordable Housing in Historic OP, OP-HPO, Ongoing N Buildings HPRB Encourage the coordinated use of multiple tax credits to support rehabilitation of existing affordable housing in historic buildings and to create new affordable units in historic buildings. Support such projects through historic designation of buildings meeting the eligibility criteria. Action HP-4.2.C: Coordination of District Programs OP, OP-HPO, OA Ongoing N Evaluate the secondary preservation impacts of District policies and programs that support affordable housing, aging in place, and maintenance of homes in good repair. Identify and implement any improvements that could encourage use of these programs for projects involving historic buildings. Community Services and Facilities Element CSF-1.1 Long-Term Planning for Public Facilities Action CSF-1.1.A: Civic Master Public Facilities Plan OCA, DGS, OP Ongoing N Continue to dDevelop and refine the District’s multilayered approach to a Master Public Ffacilities master pPlanning (MPFP) to ensure so that adequate community facilities and infrastructure are provided for existing residents and can be provided for new neighborhoods in Washington, DC, and to including by providinge guidance for the long-term (six-year) Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and the 6-year annual capital budget. The approach MPFP should include an assessment of all District-owned or -maintained community facilities and property, and should identify what improvements are needed to correct deficiencies and address planned growth and change in the District. The facilities plan should be continuously maintained and updated regularly with new priorities and timelines. As needed, the Comprehensive Plan should be amended to incorporate the MPFP master facilities planning findings and to add newly developed benchmarks and standards, acreage and locational requirements for various public uses, and identification of sites for new or refurbished facilities. As part of this work the MPFP and for each planning cluster, the appropriate planning agency shall continue to annually collect and publish data on public school capacity and enrollments, recreational facilities, libraries, emergency medical service response time, sewers, green space, and public transit capacity, including bus routes and ridership statistics for Metrorail stations and lines as well as parking availability, and traffic volumes on roads and at key intersections. Thiese data should be used, as appropriate, when evaluating the need for facility and infrastructure improvements, and for evaluating appropriate densities for development in various neighborhoods both in the rezoning process and for planned unit developments. Action CSF-1.1.B: Guidelines Criteria For Re-Use Public Uses of Public OCA, OP, DCPS, Short-Term N Facilities OPM Develop unified District inventory of public facilities and eEstablish formal, measurable criteria guidelines that can help the District. for determining when a public facility can be deemed surplus, obsolete or too poorly located for its current public use, and therefore subject to a lease agreement for an interim use. Specific criteria should also be developed that spell out the limited circumstances when District-owned community facilities may be sold or traded for other suitable uses, understand the adequacy of District-owned space for use by District agencies. Action CSF-1.1.C: Site Planning Procedures OCA, OP, DGS, Short-Term N Develop site planning and management procedures that mitigate adverse OCTO impacts from public facilities on surrounding areas Public facility planning should include site planning and management procedures to mitigate adverse impacts on surrounding areas. Action CSF-1.1.D: Public Facilities Planning OP Mid-Term N Develop a Public Facilities Plan that helps to inventory, consolidate and coordinate facility information across District agencies. Action CSF-1.1.E: Opportunities to Promote Local Food Businesses OP/FPC (Food Short-Term N Identify best practices and potential locations for food hubs, food Policy Council) business incubators, and community kitchens to expand healthy food access and food-based economic opportunity in underserved areas through co-location with job training, business incubation, and entrepreneurial assistance programs. Action CSF-1.1.F: Co-Location of Housing with Public Facilities OCA, OP, DGS, Short-Term N As part of facilities master planning and the CIP, conduct a review of DHCD and maximize any opportunities to co-locate mixed-income multi- family housing when there is a proposal for a new or substantially upgraded local public facility, particularly in high-cost areas. Action CSF-1.1.G: Universal Design DGS Mid-Term N Create a working group comprised of relevant District agencies to explore the use of Universal Design standards in new and existing District facilities. Action CSF-1.1.H: Central Kitchen Facility OP/FPC (Food Mid-Term N Explore the potential for establishment of a central kitchen facility, as Policy Council), required by the Healthy Students Act and subject to funding DGS, DME, DCPS availability, which could function as a meal preparation site for the District’s institutional meal programs (e.g., schools, shelters for persons experiencing homelessness), an aggregation center for fresh food to be distributed to local businesses, and a job training facility, among other potential functions including emergency feeding. CSF-1.2 Funding and Coordination Action CSF-1.2.A: Capital Projects Evaluation OCA, OP, DGS Ongoing N Continue to refine Develop measurable criteria, standards, and systematic coordination procedures to evaluate capital improvement projects. Action CSF-1.2.B: Property Data Base Inventory of Lands Owned By or OP, DGS, OCTO Ongoing N Under the Jurisdiction of the District Continueally to update and expand the District’s property management data base, identifying the location, size, and attributes of all DistrictDC-owned facilities and properties. If feasible, develop a publicly accessible on-line data base displaying this information. Action CSF-1.2.C: Coordinate Facilities Master Planning with Public OP, DGS Ongoing N Facilities Planning Improve facilities master planning processes and outcomes by coordinating facilities master planning efforts of individual agencies with public facilities planning efforts. This coordination can illuminate relationships and dynamics across systems, helping to inform the District’s public investments. CSF-2.1 Health and Health Equity Action CSF-2.1.A: Public Health Goals DC Health Ongoing N Continue efforts to set public health goals and track and evaluate key health indicators and outcomes. Action CSF-2.1.B: Primary Health Care Improvements DC Health Ongoing N Intensify efforts to improve primary health care and enhance coordination of care for the District’s most vulnerable residents to improve health, enhance patient experience of care, and reduce health care costs. Action CSF-2.1.C: Health Care System Roadmap DC Health Ongoing N Continue refining and implementing the District’s health care system roadmap for a more comprehensive, accessible, equitable system that provides the highest quality services in a cost-effective manner to those who live and work in the District. Action CSF-2.1.D: Advance People-Centered Thinking and Cultural and DDS Ongoing N Linguistic Competency Enhance and expand training of District agency employees regarding people-centered thinking and cultural and linguistic competency. Action CSF-2.1.E: Built Environment and Health Outcomes DC Health, OP Ongoing N Explore tools that can help decision-makers, practitioners, and Washington, DC residents to better understand how changes in the built environment can affect human health. Such tools can include Health Impact Assessments (HIAs). Action CSF 2.1.F: Advancing Grocery Store Access in Underserved Areas DMPED, OP/FPC Ongoing N Enhance healthy food access, address diet-related health disparities, (Food Policy and generate economic and social resilience by supporting the Council) development of locally owned, community-driven grocery stores in areas with low access to healthy food options. Such support should include targeted financing, technical assistance, and co-location with new mixed-use developments. CSF-2.2 Healthy Communities and Resilience Action CSF-2.2.A: Assessing Disparities and Supporting Recovery OP, DMPED, DC On-going Y Strategies from Adverse Events Health Assess the impacts of adverse events on communities with varying socioeconomic characteristics and levels of vulnerability. Track disparities in impacts to help inform response and recovery strategies aimed at reducing inequity and strengthening communities. CSF-2.3 Health Facilities and Services Action CSF-2.1.A: Implement Medical Homes DC OCA, DHS, Obsolete Y Work with DCPCA and other partners to implement the recommendations DMCFYE, DOH of the Medical Homes DC initiative, including the modernization of primary care facilities and development of new facilities in under-served areas. Obsolete – See Implementation Table.1106.1 Action CSF-2.13.BA: Review Zoning Issues OP, ZO, ZC Ongoing N Continue to rReview and assess zoning regulations to identify barriers to, and create opportunities for, increased access to the development of primary care facilities and neighborhood clinics, including through the reuse of existing non-residential buildings in residential zones, after a public review and approval process that provides an opportunity to address neighborhood impacts. Action CSF-2.3.B: Increase Supply of Assisted Living Residential DMHHS, DC Ongoing N Facilities (ALRs) and of Community Residential Facilities (CRFs) Health, DHCD, Explore a variety of approaches for increasing the number of CRFs, as DHCF (Department well as small and mid-size ALR facilities, in underrepresented areas of Healthcare and areas of high need in the District. These approaches can include Finance), DBH, financial strategies and partnerships, as well as regulatory reform. DDS, OP, DMPED Work to increase community awareness of these needs. Action CSF-2.3.C: Connecting District Residents to Resources DDS Ongoing N Continue to maintain a digital resource portal that disseminates resources on a cross-agency basis to better connect people with government and community-based health resources. Action CSF-2.3.D: Improving Coordination and Service Delivery Among DDS Ongoing N District Agencies Explore the potential to create and implement a cross-agency case management system that can enhance coordination among relevant agencies to improve service delivery to persons with disabilities, older adults, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and other vulnerable populations. Action CSF-2.3.E: Health in All Policies DDS Ongoing N To the extent possible, relevant District agencies should evaluate the potential impact of their policies and actions on population health and align these with strategies identified in Sustainable DC 2.0 and in the 2017-2019 Action Plan of DC HP2020. Action CSF-2.3.F: No Wrong Door/DC Support Link DDS Ongoing N Continue to develop a person- and family-centered and linguistically and culturally responsive No Wrong Door system (also known as DC Support Link) across District agencies that can better support the needs of people with disabilities, older adults, and their families by providing them with links to government and community-based resources, such as LTSS, regardless of their point of entry into the District’s service system. CSF-3.1 Library Facilities Action CSF-3.1.A: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library DCPL, EOM, OCFO Ongoing Y Modernization Central Library Complete the modernization of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (Central) Library, which serves as a vital center of Washington, DC’s education and civic life. The modernization will accommodate state-of- the-art library services and technology and enhance public space both within and outside the building. The Central Library should continue to Relocate or upgrade the central library with a modernized or new central library that includes state-of-the-art library services and public space both within and outside the building. The central library should be an architectural civic landmark — a destination and gathering place for residents from across the Districtcity. It should provide performance space, display areas for art and exhibitions, and multi-purpose space for meetings and programs. Regardless of its location, the central library should continue to be named in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Action CSF-3.1.B: Branch Libraries DCPL Ongoing Y Completely the remaining modernization of Washington, DC’s overhaul, upgrade, or re-build each branch libraryies. Each neighborhood library should to provide a safe and inviting space that provides with services and programs that tailored to meet address the needs of local residents. Each branch library should be designed to be flexible to provide a variety of offerings and have provide a minimum of 20,000 square feet of floor space with a clearly visible entrance and an open, inviting, and attractive facade. Action CSF-3.1.C: Library Funding DCPL Ongoing N Continue to eExplore new, dedicated funding sources for the O&Moperation and maintenance of each library. This includes annual funding for collections development and programming; books and other library materials, programs and services, including literacy, cultural, and computer training programs; and, as well as building repair and maintenance. Action CSF-3.1.D: Libraries and Local History DCPL Ongoing N Implement initiatives such as oral histories, historic archives and collections, and Know Your Neighborhood programs throughout the library system. Such initiatives should foster a deeper understanding of local history and culture, enabling residents to explore and understand their community and District. Action CSF-3.1.DE: Archival Materials Storage DCPL Ongoing N Provide appropriate access to archival and historical materials of Washington, DC. Include space for storage of archival and historical records for the District of Columbia in the programming and planning of future library facilities. Action CSF-3.1.F: Facilities Master Plan DCPL Ongoing N Develop a Facilities Master Plan to inform future decisions on the libraries’ physical campuses and so that libraries are planned and designed to maximize their value to the community. CSF-3.2 Library Location Action CSF-3.2.A: Optimizing Library Services on an Ongoing Basis DCPL Ongoing N Periodically evaluate library use and services through DCPL Needs Assessments and make appropriate service adjustments to position DCPL to meet the needs of the community on an ongoing basis. Data on library use, services, program attendance, and material checkouts should be used to inform decisions about programming, facilities, and technology. CSF-4.2 Fire and Emergency Services Action CSF-4.2.A: Level of Service Monitoring FEMS, DC Water Ongoing N Continue to pPrepare an annual evaluations of the response times for fire and emergency medical calls in order to evaluate the need for additional facilities, equipment, and personnel and identify specific geographic areas where services require improvement, on an annual basis, or as needed during disaster response efforts. This should include a review of the distribution of fire hydrants and water flow capabilities. Action CSF-4.2.B: Fire Prevention and Emergency Intervention FEMS, HSEMA Ongoing N Education Continue to educate and empower residents on fire safety and prevention measures and on emergency response techniques, such as bystander CPR and use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Action CSF-4.2.B: Implement the District Response Plan FEMS, DCEMA Obsolete N Continue to implement the policies and recommendations of the District Response Plan (DRP). Periodically update the plan in response to changing circumstances and resources. Obsolete Action CSF-4.2.C: Regional Emergency Coordination Plan FEMS, OCA, DMO, Obsolete N Work with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and its DCEMA, MWCOG member jurisdictions to help implement the Regional Emergency Coordination Plan. Obsolete Action CSF-4.2.C: New Apparatus Maintenance and Fireboat Facilities FEMS, OCA Ongoing Y Finalize plans to build a new apparatus maintenance facility, which will be used for maintenance and repair of FEMS vehicles, and a new fireboat facility to replace the existing one, which will provide a new dock for FEMS’ four fireboats. Action CSF-4.2.D: Third-Party Providers FEMS, DGS Ongoing N Continue to contract with third-party providers to supplement the agency’s provision of pre-hospital medical care and transport of basic life support patients to preserve FEMS resources for higher priority emergencies. Action CSF-4.2.E: Implement Strategies from the 2017 IHC 2017 Final FEMS, DC Health Ongoing N Report Continue to implement strategies from the 2017 IHC Final Report, including those relating to street calls, nurse triage, public education, and third-party providers of pre-hospital medical care and transport. These strategies can improve the population’s health and safety by connecting low-acuity callers to a more appropriate comprehensive source of care and by reducing or eliminating the use of 9-1-1 resources for non-emergent medical issues, enabling greater and more appropriate use of 9-1-1 resources for rapid response, treatment, and transport for high-acuity, life-threatening medical calls. CSF-5.1 Corrections Facilities Action CSF-5.1.A: Planning and Design of Correctional Facilities DOC Ongoing N Engage the community in the planning and design of correctional facilities and ensure appropriate interagency coordination for alignment across public safety, public health, behavioral health, family/social service, and economic development objectives. Action CSF-5.1.B: Maintenance and Upgrades to Information Systems DOC, OCTO Short-Term Y Assess needs and plan for the maintenance and systematic modernization of information systems that support correctional functions in the District, including public safety and health and human services. Action CSF-5.1.C: Periodic Assessment of Effectiveness DOC Ongoing N Periodically assess the corrections process for effectiveness against desired outcomes and its needs and realign resources to support its public safety objectives accordingly. CSF-5.2 Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Action CSF-5.2.A: Address Supportive Needs of Formerly Incarcerated DOC, DHCD, Short-Term N Individuals DOES, OSSE, DOH, Work to create an inventory of housing needs for returning citizens DBH, DDS and provide appropriate transitional, supportive, and permanent housing opportunities; provide adequate child supportive services; assess the education and training needs for these individuals; and create a plan to enhance pathways to employment opportunities. Action CSF-5.2.B: Integrated Services Pilot Program for Returning DOC Ongoing N Citizens Enhance and expand the ReEntry Portal based on analysis of its functionality. CSF-6.1 Emergency Preparedness Action CSF-6.1.A: District Preparedness System HSEMA Ongoing N Continue to administer, define, refine, implement, and maintain DPS to provide continuity of government, maintain continuity of operations, and provide emergency services to the community. Action CSF-6.1.B: Integration of Accessibility Requirements into the HSEMA Ongoing N Preparedness System Continue to develop and maintain a program that allows DPS stakeholders and partners to regularly integrate the accessibility requirements of individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs across all phases of DPS, as mandated by the DC Human Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Rehabilitation Act. This includes developing and delivering training to agencies on inclusive methods and practices for preparedness. Continue to develop and maintain strategic, operational, and tactical-level plans for providing individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs accessible programs and services, including mass care and shelter services, transportation and evacuation, and notification and communication. Action CSF-6.1.C: Development Projects and Risk Reduction HSEMA, FEMS, Ongoing N Explore methods for further reducing risks and vulnerabilities of MPD, OCA, DGS, major development projects to human-made and natural hazards. OP, DMPED, DOEE, DDOT Action CSF-6.1.D: Evaluate Use and Impacts of Emerging Technologies HSEMA, OCTO, Ongoing N on Emergency Preparedness OCA Explore and evaluate the potential use and impacts of new and emerging technologies on the District’s emergency preparedness, mitigation, and response operations. Arenas with rapidly evolving or emerging technologies include robotics (including drones and autonomous vehicles), data and connectivity, energy and resources, and digital visualizations and interfaces. CSF-6.2 Resilience and Critical Facilities Action CSF-6.2.A: Community Risk Assessments HSEMA Ongoing N Update the CRA of DPS on a recurring basis to reflect changes in the risk profiles of relevant natural and human-made systems in the District. Action CSF-6.2.B: Preserving Critical Community Facilities HSEMA, OCA, Ongoing N Safeguard critical facilities from a wide range of threats and hazards DGS, OP, DMPED, and develop fortified and redundant systems to deliver essential DOEE, DDOT services at all times. Action CSF-6.2.C: Training on Safeguarding Critical Community HSEMA Ongoing N Facilities Develop a training program on Critical Community Facilities for law enforcement, public utilities, and private sector personnel. Action CSF-6.2.D: Vulnerability of District-Owned Facilities HSEMA, OCA, Ongoing N Continue to support development of criteria and methodologies to DGS, OP, DMPED, assess the vulnerability of critical District-owned facilities to human- DOEE, DDOT made and natural shocks, as well as chronic stressors. Action CSF-6.2.E: Mitigating Vulnerability of District-Owned Facilities HSEMA, OCA, Ongoing N Explore approaches and tools to address identified vulnerabilities of DGS, OP, DMPED, District-owned facilities. District-wide and site-specific factors should DOEE, DDOT be taken into account, as well as near-term and long-range risks. Action CSF-6.2.F: Evaluate the Potential Use and Impacts of Emerging HSEMA, OCA, Short-Term N Technologies on Resilience and Critical Facilities DGS, OP, DMPED, Review and evaluate the impacts of new and emerging technologies on DOEE, DDOT the District’s resilience and their potential for helping the District to advance near-term and long-range resilience objectives. Action CSF-6.2.G: Community Resilience Hubs HSEMA, DGS, Short-Term N Explore the potential of establishing Community Resilience Hubs to OCA, OP strengthen community ties and to help establish reliable networks for vital services and disaster preparedness and recovery. Action CSF-6.2.H: Temporary Facilities OP, DGS, DC On-going Y Develop and periodically update a plan for surge capacity of existing Health facilities or temporary facilities that may be needed during emergency response and recovery. Consider taking into account relevant threats and hazards, an up-to-date inventory of facilities and other relevant spaces in the District, and facility capacity and constraints. Educational Facilities Element EDU-1.1 Integrated Master Planning for All Public Schools Action EDU-1.1.A: DCPS’ Facility Master Facility Plan Process OP, DGS, DME, Ongoing N Actively participate in the DCPS Facilities Master Plan Update process to OSSE, DCPS ensure that facility plans are coordinated with the District’s neighborhood conservation and community revitalization plans. Complete the 2018 MFP process in close collaboration with relevant agencies and the District’s education stakeholders. Use MFP outcomes to guide school facilities planning on a District-wide and neighborhood-specific basis, guiding growth across both DCPS and public charter school sectors for a span of 10 years. Action EDU-1.1.B: Developer Proffers and Partnerships for School OP, DMPED, OPM, Short-term N Improvements DPW Establish mechanisms for developer proffers and public-private partnerships to meet school facility needs through the development process. 1203.10 Obsolete – See Implementation Element Action EDU-1.1.B: Space for Youth Cultural Entrepreneurship Initiatives DCPS, OCTFME, Short-term N Explore the availability of public school spaces to serve partnerships Others and programs between cultural organizations and schools that can help youth become entrepreneurs. EDU-1.2 DCPS Facilities Action EDU-1.2.A: Parking Utilization Study at DCPS Facilities DDOT, DCPS Short-term N Conduct studies to understand use of parking facilities at appropriate DCPS sites to determine where reductions may be possible in order to identify potential higher and better uses for them. Action EDU-1.2.B: Shared-Use Agreements DCPS, DPR On-going N Continue to support shared-use agreements for public access to recreation facilities and gardens in public schools. EDU-2.1 Schools as Community Anchors Action EDU-2.1.A: Shared Maintenance Facilities OCA, DCPS, OPM, On-going N Identify opportunities to share DCPS and District government operations, DPW transportation, and maintenance facilities to reduce land and facility costs for both entities. EDU-3.1 UDC Action EDU-3.1.A: Develop a Satellite UDC Campus Locations East of the UDC, SEO, OCA, Mid-Term Y Anacostia River DMPED Pursue the development and expansion of a satellite campus of the University of the District of Columbia and the Community College of the District of Columbia east of the Anacostia River Maintain a distribution of campus locations that serves residents of all eight wards, helping advance goals of UDC’s Equity Imperative – 2022 Strategic Plan. Action EDU-3.1.B: Housing Archival Documents at UDC UDC, DCOPR Mid-Term N Explore synergistic opportunities for UDC to house archival documents of Washington, DC. Infrastructure Element IN-1 Drinking Water Action IN-1.2.C: Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Improvements DC Water Ongoing Y Implement the planned improvements for the McMillan and Dalecarlia WTPs as identified in the Washington Aqueduct CIP. Planned improvements at McMillan include elevator and crane replacements and building renovations. Planned improvements at Dalecarlia include building, roadway and security improvements and clearwell cleaning and disinfection. Continue the assessment of advanced water treatment processes that use ozonation, biologically active filters, ultraviolet light disinfection, and other innovative approaches to treat water. Action IN-1.2.D: Residential Lead Line Replacement Program DC Water Ongoing Y Explore opportunities to assist District homeowners in affordably replacing lead service lines, complementing DC Water’s program. IN-2.1 Wastewater System Action IN-2.1.A: Wastewater Treatment Capital Improvements DC Water Ongoing Y Continue to implement wastewater treatment improvements as identified in the WASA DC Water CIP. These projects include the replacement of undersized, aging, or deteriorated sewers; the installation of sewers to serve areas of new development or redevelopment changed development patterns; and replacement and rehabilitation of pumping station force mains replacement and rehabilitation. Capital projects are required to rehabilitate, upgrade, or provide new facilities at Blue Plains to ensure that it can reliably meet its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements and produce a consistent, high- quality dewatered solids product for land application now and in the future. Action IN-2.2.B: Stormwater Management Responsibilities OCA, DOEE, DC Short-term N In compliance with the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Water, DPC, DDOT Enhancement Amendment Act of 2008, continue to refine an Develop an integrated process for to managinge stormwater that enhances interagency communication and formally assigns responsibility and funding to manage stormwater drainage management. This process should include: ● Aan appropriate funding mechanism to consistently maintain cClean wWater standards and reduce surface runoff; ● Cclear lines of responsibility with regard to which agency provides oversight, guidelines, and resources for the stormwater system and its management; and ● consistent and reliable funding sources to maintain Clean Water standards and reduce surface water runoff; and Aassurance that stormwater improvements associated with new development are coordinated with the WASA DC Water Capital Improvement PlanCIP. Action IN-2.2.C Rainwater Reuse DC Water, DOEE Mid-term N Develop guidance on the installation, treatment, monitoring controls, and inspections for rainwater reuse for non-potable purposes. IN-2.3 Combined Sewer System Action IN-2.3.A: Rehabilitate Pumps DC Water Ongoing Y Rehabilitate and maintain pump stations to support the Clean Rivers Project LTCP and off-load stormwater in targeted combined sewer areas. Action IN-2.3.B: Federal Funding DC Water, DOEE, Ongoing N Pursue federal funding to cover an equitable share of the Clean Rivers OCA Project as the federal government was the original designer and builder of the system, is a major user of the combined sewer system, and is a significant beneficiary of the effort. LTCP. Also, pursue funding from Maryland and Virginia and consider a graduated rate structure for residents as a water conservation initiative IN-3.1 Solid Waste Transfer Facilities Action IN-3.1.A: Upgrade Fort Totten Facility Evaluate Transfer Station DPW Ongoing Y Needs Upgrade the Fort Totten transfer facility to provide a fully enclosed, modern solid waste transfer station to meet the District’s solid waste needs. Consider expansion of this facility to provide adequate space to meet other solid waste needs, including vehicle storage, “white goods” such as washing machines, refrigerators and other large household appliances, and other special waste disposal. Evaluate the need for expansion of District- owned transfer stations to provide adequate space for proper handling of all types of separated waste, including refuse, recycling, organic waste, bulk waste, and hard-to-recycle items. Action IN-3.1.B: Trash Transfer Waste Processing Facility Regulations DCRA, DPW, Mid-term N Enact regulatory changes that enable Encourage the private sector to DOEE provide more efficient, cleaner, and more environmentally friendly waste processing facilities for all types of solid waste. trash transfer stations, be in compliance with enforceable regulations, and potentially provide a much needed state-of- the-art construction and demolition waste processing site under private operation and ownership. Collaborate across agencies, including, DPW, Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, and DOEE to address this need. Work with Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) and community organizations in drafting these regulations to ensure that address neighborhood concerns are addressed. Action IN-3.1.C: Develop Zero Waste and Solid Waste Management DC Water Mid-term N Plans Develop a holistic plan that includes all waste streams and related strategies to enable Washington, DC to reach its goal of 80 percent waste diversion. Strategies should include transfer station modernization needs, optimization of residential drop-off locations, and consideration of waste streams that include refuse, compostable materials, and recyclable materials, as well as hard-to-recycle items. IN-4.1 Telecommunications Infrastructure Action IN-4.1.A: Guidelines for Siting/Design of Facilities DSLBD, DCRA, OP Mid-term N Establish locational and design criteria for under- and above-ground telecommunication facilities, including conduit systems, small cells, antennas, towers, switching centers, and system maintenance facilities. In addition, establish provisions to put cables and wires underground wherever feasible. Consult with ANCs and community groups in the development of siting criteria. IN-4.2 Leveraging New and Emerging Technology Action IN-4.2.A: Building on Pilot Project Lessons OCTO, NCPC, OP Short-term N Upon completion of pilot activities, such as PA 2040 and ParkDC, develop after-action reports that inform future work. IN-5.1 Electric Infrastructure Action IN-5.1.A: Aging Infrastructure Pepco, DPW Mid-term Y Implement improvement programs that can help enhance the resilience of the transmission and distribution of electrical power, such as through system reinforcement. This may involve upgrading the system by repairing or replacing aging infrastructure or expanding the original facilities. Action IN-5.1.B: Undergrounding Electric Distribution Lines Pepco, DPW, DDOT Mid-term Y Continue implementing the DC PLUG initiative, which calls for placing electric distribution lines underground throughout the District. IN-6.2 Paying for Infrastructure Action IN-6.21.A: Developer Reimbursement Agreements OCA, EOM, OCFO, Short-term N Formulate consistent, equitable, and manageable developer OAG, OP rReimbursement aAgreements for the incremental costs of water, sewer, and other utility upgrades, including water and sewer. The aAgreements should provide a means for the initial developer to be reimbursed by the District through payments by other developers who benefit from the initial developer’s infrastructure improvements. Action IN-6.2.B: Community Infrastructure Investment OP, DC Water, Mid-term N Explore methods to properly assess and meet infrastructure needs OCTO, PEPCO associated with incremental development. IN-6.3: Cross-Systems Integration Action IN-6.13.BA: Coordination of Infrastructure Upgrades DPW, OCTO, DC Short-term N Establish Continue to update a central repository for data and schedules Water, OPM for planned infrastructure upgrades to minimize the need for repeated street and sidewalk excavation. Action IN-6.3.B: Fueling Stations Shared Uses DPW, DOEE, OP Mid-term N Explore the potential for shared uses and reuses of fueling stations in the context of rapidly evolving and emerging technologies. This assessment should focus on possible cross-system uses for the facilities. IN-7: Infrastructure Resilience Action IN-7.1.A: Micro-grid-Ready Construction DOEE, OP Mid-term N Explore tools to encourage new development projects to integrate micro-grid connectivity in their designs. Such incentives should be designed to expand decentralized power generation in the District, increasing the resilience of not only the energy distribution system but also those buildings or facilities that are dependent upon it. Action IN-7.1.B: Community Risk Assessments HSEMA Mid-term N Update the Community Risk Assessment (CRA) of DPS on a recurring basis to reflect changes in the risk profiles of relevant natural and human-made systems in Washington, DC. Incorporate relevant infrastructure information in the CRA process. Action IN-7.1.C: Protecting Critical Infrastructure HSEMA, DPW, DC Mid-term N Protect critical facilities from a wide range of threats and hazards and Water, PEPCO, develop fortified and redundant systems in order to deliver essential DOEE services at all times. Action IN-7.1.D: Training for Protecting Critical Infrastructure HSEMA, DPW, DC Mid-term N Develop a training program for protecting public utilities for law Water, PEPCO, enforcement and private sector personnel. DOEE Action IN-7.1.E: Vulnerability of Critical Infrastructure HSEMA, DOEE, OP Mid-term N Continue to support development of criteria and methodologies to assess the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to human-made and natural shocks, as well as chronic stressors. Action IN-7.1.F: Mitigating Vulnerability of Critical Infrastructure HSEMA, DOEE, OP Mid-term N Explore approaches and tools to address identified vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure. Regional, District-wide, and site-specific factors should be taken into account, as well as near-term and long-range risks. Action IN-7.1.G: Emerging Technologies and Critical Infrastructure HSEMA, OCTO, Mid-term N Review and evaluate the impacts of new and emerging technologies on DOEE, OP the District’s resilience and their potential for helping District government and utility operators to advance near-term and long-range infrastructure resilience objectives. Arts and Culture Element AC-1.1 Expanding Arts and Cultural Facilities Action AC-1.1.A: Increase Public Spaces for Arts and Culture Presentation CAH, OP, DMPED, Short-Term N Including Arts Spaces in Public Construction DDOT, DCRA Consider regulatory changes that would Encourage the provision of space for the arts and cultural presentation in public areas spaces within and adjacent to new buildings in new and refurbished public buildings. Examples of such provisions would be the design of include plazas so that they can be used designed as performance spaces or incorporation of gallery lighting of in publicly accessible lobbies to provide so they can be used as exhibition space.

See the Urban Design Element for policies and actions on streetscape and public realm improvements.

The tendency of cultural activities to cluster together is born out of the energy and excitement that is generated when there is more than one activity occurring in a limited area. Action AC-1.1.B: Theaters Cultural Facilities in Wards 7 and 8 East of the DMPED, CAH, On-going N River other Pursue development of Encourage additional arts and cultural establishments that balance the distribution of facilities throughout the District, increase programming diversity, and improve residents’ access to arts and cultural facilities., including theaters and cinemas in Wards 7 and 8, east of the Anacostia River. Action AC-1.1.C: Increase Access to Public Facilities for Cultural Use DMPED, DME, On-going N Assess opportunities for increasing public access to government-owned DCPL, DPR, DCPS cultural facilities, such as increased use of recreation centers for the production and presentation of cultural work by community organizations. Action AC-1.1.D: Evaluate District Assets OP, DMPED, DGS Mid-Term N Evaluate vacant and unused District-owned or controlled properties for use as arts and cultural facilities. This includes underused portions of occupied buildings. Action AC-1.1.E: Consider Cultural Space in Master Facility Planning DGS, OP, DMPED, Short-Term N Explore the potential for increasing publicly accessible cultural space DME through the master facility planning processes for publicly-owned assets, such as libraries, schools, parks, recreation centers, and public safety facilities. AC-1.2 Arts and Culture in Every Community Action AC-1.2.A: Arts and Cultural Programming in Business CAH, OCTFME, On-going N Improvement Districts and DC Main Streets DSLBD, BIDs, BIDs and DC Main Streets organizations should undertake arts and DCMS cultural programming when possible. These initiatives should reflect community identity, advance placemaking, and enhance commercial revitalization. Action AC-1.2.BA: Arts Overlay Zones for Arts and Culture OP, DMPED On-going N Use zoning overlays to promote and sustain Arts Districts. Ensure that the incentives in special zones for arts and culture Arts overlay zones are consistent with other District zoning regulations and that incentives for arts- related uses are fulfilling their intent not precluded by other provisions of zoning. Action AC-1.2.B: Arts District Along Rhode Island Avenue OP, COAH, Obsolete N Explore the feasibility of designating an Arts District along Rhode Island DMPED Avenue, capitalizing on the designation along the US 1 corridor in Prince George’s County (Mount Rainier, Brentwood, Hyattsville). Creation of such a district would include incentives for arts facilities and live-work housing, particularly in Northeast DC. Ensure that regulations associated with this district, if created, are consistent with other District proposals for this corridor (including those identified in the Comprehensive Plan). Action AC-1.2.C: Cultural Enterprise Zones OP, COAH, Obsolete N Explore the feasibility of creating “Cultural Enterprise Zones” in which DMPED commercial and nonprofit cultural organizations have clustered office spaces, rehearsal and performance spaces, retail boutiques and galleries, and studio and living spaces for individual artists (see text box). Use tax incentives and subsidies to attract cultural organizations and private investors to such areas. Action AC-1.2.D: Enforcement of Zoning Requirements DCRA, OP, COAH Obsolete N Establish an inspection and enforcement program for Arts District zoning requirements, ensuring that such requirements (such as the display of art in store windows) are enforced after projects are constructed. This program should be part of the city’s overall zoning enforcement efforts. Action AC-1.2.C: Regulatory Process Support DCRA, DDOT, Short-Term N Explore new resources at permitting agencies that assist cultural HSEMA creators and organizations navigate and successfully complete permitting processes. Resources could include permitting process navigators, technical assistance programs, and event planning toolkits. Action AC-1.2.D: Art Galleries in Public Buildings OP, CAH, DMPED, On-going N Explore the feasibility of using lobbies and corridors of public buildings BIDs as museum-style art galleries that feature works by local artists. The assessment should include options for curation, as well as evening and weekend operating hours. Action AC-1.2.E: Cultural Space Partnerships OP, DMPED, On-going N Encourage shared space arrangements that facilitate cultural OCTFME presentation in commercial spaces, such as restaurants and bookstores. AC-2.1 Increasing Opportunities For Public Art Action AC-2.1.A: Public Art Master Plan OP, CAH Long-Term N Develop Maintain a Public Art Master Plan for the District. The Master Plan sets would set out a vision for public art, as well as and basic principles for how public art can be integrated into the District’s architecture, gathering places, and natural landscapes. Action AC-2.1.B: Small Parks for Public Art Assessment DPR, OP, NPC, Mid-Term N Assess the feasibility of using small parks that are owned or controlled NCPC, CAH, by the District and federal governments for public art installation OCTFME locations. The assessment should analyze how any artwork installed in the parks would be curated and maintained. Action AC-2.1.B: Redevelopment of Old Convention Center DMPED, OP, Complete N Include substantial floor space for arts exhibition and outdoor space for the COAH performing arts within the proposed redevelopment plans for the site of the\ Short-Term former Washington Convention Center.

See the Central Washington Area Element for additional recommendations on the site of the former Washington Convention Center. Action AC-2.1.C: New District Museum DMPED, OP, CAH Complete N Conduct a feasibility study on re-establishing a City Museum with public and private support to serve as a showcase of District art, culture, and history, including archival records for the District of Columbia. The study should determine ways to recoup public investment in such a museum, what business model would work best for its operation, where it should locate, and how it should be funded. Action AC-2.1.C: Artwork and Cultural Presentation Space in EventsDC Events DC, DMPED On-going N Facilities Encourage EventsDC to incorporate significant artwork and space for cultural presentation within any new or significantly renovated facility. AC-2.2 Using Art to Express Cultural Heritage Action AC-2.2.A: Explore a Festival Streets Program Analyze the potential for establishing a Festival Streets Program. Festival Streets programs provide master permits to a management organization, such as a BID or DC Main Street, that enables expedited event permitting within a defined area and scope of activity. AC-3.1 Housing and the Cultural Workforce Action AC-3.1.A: Housing Toolkit OP, DHCD Short-Term N Develop a toolkit that provides arts and cultural creators information about housing programs offered in Washington, DC. The toolkit should include information on rent supplements, affordable dwelling units, inclusionary housing, home purchase assistance, and homelessness assistance. Action AC-3.1.B: Qualification for Affordable Housing Programs OP, DHCD Short-Term N Conduct an assessment of barriers to affordable housing programs for residents who work in the arts and culture sector who are self- employed or have more than one source of employment. Action AC-3.1.A: Zoning Amendments OZ, OP Short-Term N Conduct a review of planning, building, and zoning regulations as they relate to arts uses to: a) permit and/or create incentives for joint living and work quarters for artists in new and existing structures; and

b) make it easier to use garages and accessory buildings on residential lots as studio spaces, provided that issues such as noise, fire safety, environmental protection, and parking can be addressed.

See the Housing Element for more information on affordable housing. See the Land Use Element for additional policies on home-based businesses. AC-3.2 Cultural Organization Development Action AC-3.2.A: Directory of District-Based Arts and Cultural CAH, OCTFME, Mid-Term N Businesses and others Explore the feasibility of creating a directory of District-based arts and cultural businesses drawn from the District’s list of CBEs to inform organizations such as EventsDC, BIDs, DC Main Streets, and other businesses that seek products from local arts and cultural organizations. AC-3.3 Promoting Cultural Tourism Action AC-3.32.A: Marketing Cultural Events CAH, OCTFME On-going N Explore improvements to more effectively market cultural events in the city, for example, by partnering with the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington to expand TICKETplace into a centralized box office for all arts performances and events in the city Partner with existing organizations that promote tourism to market cultural events to local, regional, and international audiences. AC-4.1 Public Funding Action AC-4.1.A: Sustain Grant Funding for Arts and Culture CAH On-going N Continue providing grant funding through CAH and community affairs agencies. Action AC-4.1.B: New Sources of Cultural Funding DMPED, OP, Mid-Term N Explore new sources for cultural funding that increase the impact of OCTFME, CAH, the District’s grant funding through a new form of support, such as the DSLBD, DISB models and programs outlined in the DC Cultural Plan, including social impact investment, public-private partnerships, and leverage funds. AC-4.2 Partnerships Action AC-4.2.A: Innovative Cultural Business Models DMPED, OCTFME, Short-Term N Explore how Washington, DC can partner with other cultural funders OP and stakeholders to advance innovative business models that lower barriers to forming financially sustainable cultural businesses. AC-4.4 Increasing Arts and Cultural Education and Participation Action AC-4.4.A: Partnerships for Advancement in Arts and Culture CAH, DME, DCPS, On-going N Education and others Seek opportunities to partner with cultural organizations to advance youth education through improved organizational infrastructure and support systems for arts and culture education providers. Examples include the Kennedy Center’s Any Given Child initiative and CAH Education Collaborative. Action AC-4.4.B: Increase Youth Exposure to Arts and Culture DME, CAH, DCPL, Short-Term N Explore opportunities to increase youth exposure to arts and culture DPR, DCPS, and through programming and events in public facilities, such as libraries others and recreation centers. Capitol Hill Area Element CH-1.1 Guiding Growth and Neighborhood Conservation Action CH-1.1.A: Façade Improvements SHPO, DMPED, Short-Term N Support urban design and façade improvements along H Street NE, DSLBD Benning Road NE, Pennsylvania Avenue SE, and Barracks Row. Such improvements should preserve and enhance the historic features, scale, and texture of existing structures. Urban design improvements should be applied to 11th Street SE as it approaches the 11th Street Bridge in order to accommodate increased pedestrian traffic toward the 11th Street Bridge Park. Action CH-1.1B: 15 thth Street SE Rezoning OP Mid-Term N Rezone the 15thth Street SE commercial district for residential uses, consistent with the corridor’s designation on the Comprehensive Plan. Action CH-1.1.C: Transportation Studies DDOT Ongoing Y Complete Continue to implement the DC Department of Transportation’s (DDOT) Capitol Hill Transportation Study and implement its major recommendations. Also, implement the Middle Anacostia and H Street transportation study recommendations, aimed at reducing through-traffic on neighborhood streets within Capitol Hill, limiting truck traffic, and improving conditions for Capitol Hill pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users. Ongoing livability studies should continue to be implemented at the neighborhood level. Action CH-1.1.D: H Street Streetcar DDOT Ongoing Y Implement proposed streetscape improvements for the H Street NE/Benning Road NE corridor, including the development of a streetcar line between the Minnesota Avenue Metro station and Oklahoma Avenue NE. Union Station. Action CH-1.1 E: Eastern Market Shuttle DDOT, Other Completed N Provide shuttle bus service from the Eastern Market Metrorail station to the future Washington Nationals ballpark site on South Capitol Street SE, including stops along 8thth Street SE, to further promote businesses along Barracks Row. Completed CH-1.2 Conserving and Enhancing Community Resources Action CH-1.2.A: Historic Surveys SHPO Ongoing N Conduct Complete historic surveys for the portion of Stanton Park not currently in the Capitol Hill Historic District, and for the Near Northeast, Hill East, Rosedale, and Kingman Park neighborhoods. Based on the findings of those surveys and additional community input and recommendations, prepare nominations to the National Register as appropriate. Consideration should be given to extending the Capitol Hill Historic District eastward to the boundary of the 1791 L’Enfant Plan. Action CH-1.2.B: Capitol Hill Design Guidelines SHPO Short-Term N Develop graphic design guidelines for the Capitol Hill Historic District, illustrating appropriate architectural design features for new construction, renovation, and alterations. Action CH-1.2.C: RFK Stadium Area DMPED, DDOT, Long-Term Y Actively participate in the current efforts by NCPC, the National Capitol OP, DPR, DOEE, Planning Commission, NPS, the National Park Service, the Anacostia Events DC Waterfront Corporation District agencies, Events DC, local ANCs Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners, residents, and neighborhood groups to develop a long-range plan for the RFK Stadium complex, extending from the DC Armory north to Benning Road NE. The plan should include provisions for a substantial amount of waterfront open space, as well as measures to enhance and restore the natural environment in this area. Improve shoreline access where possible, reduce land occupied by surface parking, and encourage new land uses that maximize access and activity at the waterfront. Recreational spaces and pedestrian and cycling paths should accommodate a wide range of users and abilities. Action CH-1.2.D: Park and Recreation Improvements DPR Completed N Upgrade the Rosedale, Watkins, and Payne recreation centers and playgrounds, and the William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center. Explore the development of an additional recreation center in the area between H Street and Florida Avenue. Completed Action CH-1.2.E: Senior Center DPR Completed Y Explore the feasibility of developing a senior center in the Northeast part of Capitol Hill. Completed Action CH-1.2.F: Old Naval Hospital DPR Completed Y Retain and renovate the Historic Naval Hospital on Pennsylvania Avenue as a community facility. Completed CH-2.1 H Street/Benning Road Action CH-2.1.A: H Street Strategic Development Plan DMPED, OP, Ongoing N Implement the recommendations of the 2003 H Street Strategic DDOT Development Plan Action CH-2.1B: Great Streets Improvements DMPED, DDOT, Completed Y Implement “Great Streets” streetscape plans for H Street and Benning Road, OP including landscaping the avenue from Union Station to the Anacostia River, maintaining the width of the street, planting trees, upgrading signage and street furniture, and taking other steps to manage traffic flow and reduce cut-through traffic in adjacent neighborhoods. Many of these recommendations may be found in the 2004 DDOT H Street NE Corridor Transportation Study. Additional improvements should include provisions for a mid-block traffic signal and crosswalk on the 600 block of H Street NE to ensure pedestrian safety and to allow safe ingress and egress to development planned in this area. Completed Action CH-2.1.C: Library Replacement DCPL Obsolete Y Pursue replacement of the RL Christian Library with a modern state-of-the- art library facility at 13th and H Streets. Obsolete Action CH-2.1.D B: Business Assistance H Street Main On-Going Y Implement programs to improve retail success along H Street NE, Benning Street, DSLBD Road NE, and Bladensburg Road NE, including financial assistance to small businesses, grant and loan programs, façade improvement programs, Small Business Administration loans, and the creation of a BIDBusiness Improvement District. Action CH-2.1. E: Marketing and Branding DPMED, OLBD**, Completed N Continue collaborative efforts with merchants, property owners, and Other residents to improve “branding” and marketing of the H Street corridor and highlight the street’s direction as a center of neighborhood life in Northeast Capitol Hill. Completed CH-2.2: Pennsylvania Avenue SE Corridor Action CH-2.2.A: Streetscape Improvements NPS, DDOT, SHPO Mid-Term Y Implement “Great Streets” plans to beautify Pennsylvania Avenue, including landscaping, street furniture and street lighting improvements, maintenance of the esplanade and small parks along the avenue, pedestrian improvements, and traffic management measures. These improvements should reinforce the avenue’s role symbolic importance as a historic and ceremonial gateway and should complement the efforts that have already been made to improve the streetscape in the 600 block and near Eastern Market. Action CH-2.2.B: Eastern Market Plaza DDOT, OP, Long-Term Y Prepare and implement an pedestrian-focused urban design and multimodal transit improvement plan for the Eastern Market Metro station entrance, making it a more attractive “town square” and improving the plaza’s ability to function as a major transfer point between Metrorail’s Blue Line and connecting buses serving Southeast Washington, including, if appropriate relocating bus stops to ensure safety and accessibility. Action CH-2.2.C: Eastern Market Renovation OPM Completed Y Implement plans to improve Eastern Market, addressing structural deficiencies and renovation needs, as well as related issues such as parking, access, and deliveries. Completed Action CH-2.2.D C: Potomac Gardens New Community DCHA, DMPED, Long-Term Y Pursue redevelopment of Potomac Gardens as a new community as a OP mixed- income development, replacing the existing public housing development with new mixed-income housing, including an equivalent number of affordable units and additional market ratemarket rate units. Overall densities on the site should be compatible with adjacent uses. Every effort should be made to avoid the long-term displacement of existing residents if the project is reconstructed. CH-2.3 U.S. Capitol Perimeter Action CH-2.3.A: Streetscape and Signage Improvements DDOT, Architect of Ongoing N Implement streetscape and signage improvements that more clearly define the Capitol the boundary of the U.S. Capitol Grounds and distinguish it from adjacent residential and commercial areas. CH-2.4 Reservation 13/RFK Stadium (Hill East Waterfront) Action CH-2.4.A: Hill East/Reservation 13 Master Plan DMPED, OP, Long-Term Y Implement the Hill East/Reservation 13 Master Plan, including the DDOT Massachusetts Avenue extension and the creation of new waterfront parks. Upon transfer of the land from federal to District control, the site should be rezoned to achieve the Master Plan’s objectives. Explore creating recreation spaces that include indoor walking/indoor track opportunities. Coordinate this study with EventsDC to determine if any of these recreational needs can be met through the development of the RFK Stadium site. Action CH-2.4.B: RFK Stadium Planning EventsDC, DMPED, On-Going N Work collaboratively with NCPC the National Capital Planning OP Commission, EventsDC and adjacent Hill East and Kingman Park communities in planning the area between Benning Road and Reservation 13, including RFK Stadium, and in implementing these plans after they are completed. CH-2.5 Southeast Boulevard Action CH-2.5.A: Southeast Freeway Alternatives DDOT, DOEE Mid-Term Y Conduct environmental and feasibility studies to assess the preferred alternatives of the Southeast Boulevard Planning Study. Determine the most appropriate alternative to move forward based on community input and structural and financial feasibility. Action CH 2.5.B Additional Land Use Planning for Southeast Boulevard OP, DDOT Mid-Term N In conjunction with environmental and feasibility studies, complete additional land use and master planning studies as needed to further refine the preferred options for the transformation of the Southeast Freeway into Southeast Boulevard, recommend appropriate land use changes for the Future Land Use Map, and identify opportunities for additional neighborhood amenities. Central Washington Area Element CW-1.1 Guiding Growth and Neighborhood Conservation Action CW-1.1.A: Downtown Action Agenda Update Completed OP, DBID, DMPED Completed N Update the 2000 Downtown Action Agenda as a “Center City Action Agenda.” The updated agenda should include a five-year list of actions to ensure development of the center city into a dynamic mixed use area. Study area boundaries should extend from Georgetown to Capitol Hill on the west and east and Dupont Circle to Buzzard Point on the north and south, with a particular focus on NoMaA and the areas south of I-395. The Action Agenda should include updated land use “targets” to guide future development and marketing strategies. It should also address the relationship between the Central Employment Area and the “ring” of residential neighborhoods on its perimeter. Completed Action CW-1.1.BA: Land Use and Transportation Planning for Central OP, DDOT, NCPC, Ongoing N Washington DMPED, DBID, Conduct ongoingland use and transportation research and planning for DOES Central Washington, including the collection and analysis of data on the area’s employment, population, housing, visitors, land use, development, travel patterns, and economic characteristics. This rResearch and planning areis necessary to monitor Central Washington’s competitive position in the nation and region and to make policy recommendations to maintain its health. This activity should be done in concert with the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), the Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP), and the local BIDsBusiness Improvement Districts Action CW-1.1.CB: Central Washington Urban Design Planning DCOP Ongoing N Continue to dDevelop plans and guidelines for the design of buildings, streets, and public spaces in Central Washington. Design guidelines should help implement the Comprehensive Plan by reinforcing the unique identity of Central Washington’s sub-areas and neighborhoods, improving connections to the National Mall, encouraging pedestrian movement, creating active street life, preserving historic resources, promoting green roofs and other sustainable design principles, and achieving high- qualityhigh quality architectural design. Action CW-1.1.DC: Focused Planning and Implementation for “Catalytic” DCOP, DDOT, Ongoing N Sites DMPED, NCPC Develop detailed plans for “catalytic” sites with the potential to significantly shape the future of Central Washington, and work on implementing existing ones. These sites include but are not limited to, the Old Convention Center site, the I-395 air rights between D Street and north of Massachusetts Avenue NW, the Northwest One neighborhood, and the air rights north of Union Station. , and the former Carnegie Library on Mount Vernon Square. EncourageWork with the federal government to prepare plans or implement existing plans for similar sites under itstheir jurisdiction, such as Freedom Plaza, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Labor Department buildings the old Post Office on Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Old Naval Observatory Hill, the federal buildings near L’Enfant Plaza in support of the SW Ecodistrict Plan and the Maryland Avenue SW Small Area Plan, and the area around the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Action CW-1.1.ED: Public Space Regulations OP, OZ, DDOT Mid-Term N Simplify public space regulations for Ddowntown to avoid duplicative or incompatibleinconsistent standards and overly complex permitting requirements. Action CW-1.1.FE: Residential Development Incentives OP, OZ, DMPED Short-Term N Continue developing financial and non-financial Develop incentives for the conversion of lower-performing retail/office buildings into new housing or mixed-usemixed use development throughout Central Washington. Action CW-1.1.G: Tax and Financial Incentives for “Preferred” Land Uses DMPED, OCFO Obsolete N and Infrastructure Investments Apply a range of tax and financial incentives to assist in achieving the land use objectives for Central Washington. These incentives could include such measures as reduced taxes and financial assistance for preferred land uses, tax increment financing, PILOTs (payments in lieu of taxes), the use of special tax districts, and the involvement of the Housing Finance Agency and other entities that produce affordable housing or provide other public benefits. Obsolete Action CW-1.1.HF: Congestion Task Force Report DDOT Ongoing N RecommendationsReduce Downtown Congestion Through the Implementation of moveDC. Implement the recommendations from moveDC that pertain to Central Washington and are aimed at reducing downtown congestion issues through the use of multimodal transportation planning tools and policies like congestion pricing of the Mayor’s 2005 Downtown Congestion Task Force. CW-1.2 Conserving and Enhancing Community Resources Action CW-1.2.A: Business and Community Improvement Districts DMPED, OP, Ongoing N Support the activities of the Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and DOES, DSLBD Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) within Central Washington. Encourage partnerships between these entities and District government to achieve local job training, job placement, and business assistance goals. Action CW-1.2.B: Central Washington Open Spaces, and Arts and Culture OP, DPR, NCPC, Mid-Term N Planning NPS Work with the NCPC National Capital Planning Commissionand the NPS National Park Servicein the planning and programming of Central Washington’s major arts and cultural, and open spacesincluding participation in the National Capital Framework Plan and the National Mall Comprehensive Management Plan. In addition, work with the federal government to develop unique management policies and procedures for the smaller (non-National Mall) Central Washington federal parks. Action CW-1.2.C: Identification and Designation of Historic Properties SHPO Long-Term N Complete the identification and designation of historic properties in Central Washington. Make information about eligible properties widely available to the public, and encourage property owners and preservation groups to cooperate on designations. CW-2.1 Metro Center/Retail Core Action CW 2.1.A: Redevelopment of FBI Headquarters Site NCPC, OP, DMPED Long-Term N The future multiuse redevelopment of Squares 378 and 379 on Pennsylvania Avenue NW, where the FBI’s headquarters at the J. Edgar Hoover Building is currently situated, will be subject to the Final Square Guidelines adopted unanimously by NCPC in 2017. Action CW 2.1.B: Update the Pennsylvania Avenue Development NCPC, NPS, CFA, Mid-Term N Corporation Plan OP, SHPO Work with federal and local partners to update the 1974 PADC Plan to further strengthen physical and programmatic connections across Penn Quarter, downtown, and the National Mall. Action CW-2.1.A: Downtown Retail District Streetscape Planning OP, OZ, DDOT Completed Y Review land use, zoning, and urban design regulations for the Downtown retail district to ensure that they are producing the desired results, including continuous ground floor retail space, pedestrian-friendly streetscapes, adaptive reuse of historic buildings, and increased patronage by visitors and workers. 1611.15 Completed Action CW-2.1.CB: Retail Revitalization Programs DMPED Mid-Term N Continue to use retail revitalization programs—such as tax increment financing, grants and loans for façade improvements, and small business development loans— to boost Ddowntown retail development. Periodically assess whether programs are achieving desired outcomes. CW-2.2 Gallery Place/Penn Quarter Action CW-2.2.A: Gallery Place/Penn Quarter Streetscape Improvements DDOT, OP Ongoing N Prepare streetscape improvement plans for 7th, 8th, and 9th Streets NW that physically reinforce the desired character of the area as the District’scity’s “Arts Walk” and provide space for performance, street theater, public art and exhibitions, and other activities that reinforce its role as an entertainment district. Streetscape improvements should be compatible consistent with the approved Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation (PADC) Plan for this area. CW-2.3 Chinatown Action CW-2.3.A: Chinatown Design Review OP, MOAPIA Ongoing N Continue to implement design review procedures that support the authentic expression of Chinese culture in new and rehabilitated development, including, as appropriate, building design, signage, streetscape, and open space criteria. Periodically review the procedures and update them as necessary. Action CW-2.3.B: Chinatown Best Practices Study OP, OAPIA** Completed N Conduct a “best practices” study that analyzes what other cities have done to conserve ethnic business districts (particularly central city “Chinatowns”), through land use and urban design decisions, regulatory controls, business development and economic assistance, and tourist promotion. 1613.10 Completed Action CW-2.3.CB: ChineseChinatown Park at 5th Street and OP, DPR, MOAPIA, Mid-Term Y Massachusetts Avenue NW NPS Support the redesign of the park reservation at 5th Street NW and Massachusetts Avenue NW with a public space design that responds to the cultural and historic context of its Chinatown setting Chinese landscape theme,. This will provide providing a symbolic gateway to Chinatown from Massachusetts Avenue NW while maintaining enough open space to accommodate cultural programming for the enjoyment of residents and visitorsNW. CW-2.4 Mount Vernon District Action CW-2.4.A: Mount Vernon Square Design Vision and Mount Vernon OP, OZ, DDOT, Completed Y Triangle Action Agenda DBID** Implement the recommendations of the Mount Vernon Square Design Workbook and the Mount Vernon Triangle Action Agenda, particularly as they relate to zoning, urban design, streetscape improvements, capital improvements, and development of priority sites. 1614.13 Completed Action CW-2.4.B: Convention Center Hotel DMPED Completed N Develop a major convention center hotel in close proximity to the Washington Convention Center. The hotel should be sited and designed to complement adjacent uses and add activity and aesthetic value to the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. 1614.14 Completed Action CW-2.4.CA: Parking Management Program DDOT Mid-Term Y Develop and implement parking management programs to protect buffer residential areas from spillover parking associated with the Cconvention Ccenter, Ddowntown office and retail growth, andnew attractions on the Oold Cconvention Ccenter site, and elsewhere on the northern edge of Ddowntown. Action CW-2.4.B: Create an Iconic Neighborhood Park for Mount DPR, DMPED, OP, Mid-Term Y Vernon Triangle NPS As one of the only District-owned park spaces within the area, Cobb Park should be prioritized as a centrally located and welcoming urban park for the surrounding communities. If Cobb Park is found not to be a viable location for a park, another space of equal or bigger size within the neighborhood should be improved with the same objectives. It should be designed and constructed to be an iconic neighborhood gathering space to adequately meet the open space needs of the rapidly growing neighborhood. Special care should be made to improve pedestrian access at street crossings. Streetscapes at surrounding sites should be enhanced to extend the experience of the park beyond its immediate borders. CW-2.5 Downtown East/Judiciary Square Action CW-2.5.A: Downtown East Design Plans OP Completed N Conduct more detailed urban design planning for the Downtown East areas similar to the plans completed for the Mount Vernon Square and Mount Vernon Triangle areas. Completed Action CW-2.5.B: Judiciary Square Transportation Improvements DDOT Completed Y Implement the recommendations of the 2004 DDOT Judiciary Square Transportation and Security Study, including the narrowing of E Street and Indiana Avenue, restoration of two-way traffic on C Street, provision of new bus stops and bicycle amenities, and better organization of parking to reduce conflicts in the area. Completed Action CW-2.5.A: Link and Expand a Network of Neighborhood Parks OP, DPR, NPS Mid-Term N and Gathering Spaces Identify space for new public parks or other gathering spaces, and renovate existing open spaces to form a broader network of small parks across Downtown East and the surrounding neighborhoods. The parks network should provide a variety of open space amenities that are equitably dispersed so that no one park is required to serve the needs of all user groups in the area. A wide range of open space features, programming, and landscapes should activate currently underused spaces; maximize comfort with shade and seating; encourage site features that accommodate social interactions, gathering, and lingering; provide choices for active and passive recreation and play for all ages; and maximize the use of durable and easily maintainable materials and plantings. CW-2.6 Golden Triangle/K Street NW Action CW-2.6.A: K Street BuswayTransitway DDOT Mid-Term Y Implement the K Street Transitway BuswayPproject, including exclusive bustransit lanes from 12th 9th Street NW to 21st22nd Street NW. CW-2.7 L’Enfant Plaza/Near Southwest/Maryland Avenue SW 1617 Action CW-2.7.A: Design Planning for the Near Southwest NCPC, OP, SHPO, Mid-Term N Work collaboratively with theNCPC National Capital Planning CFA Commissionto develop urban design and streetscape plans for the Near Southwest. These plans should consider the build out potential of the area’s urban renewal sites. They should also consider the need for zoning changes, design guidelines, or other measures that encourage the development of nationally important destinations while limiting over development of existing open spaces and plazas support the transformation of this area into a mixed-use, livable new community through rezoning and design guidelines. Support new high-density mixed-use development, highly sustainable infrastructure, use of small energy production plants to produce energy needs for local buildings, and other best management practices found in the SW Ecodistrict Plan. Action CW-2.7.B: Residential Uses in the Near Southwest OP, NCPC Mid-Term N Use the innovative zoning in ZR16, as appropriate, to link development potential to identified infrastructure improvements, and coordinate with theNCPC National Capital Planning Commissionto identify infrastructure compatibleconsistent with local and federal planning goals for the area. Innovative zoning may include establishing a direct correlation between maximum zoning entitlements and infrastructure construction, and requiring minimum residential densities. Action CW-2.7.C: Activating L’Enfant Plaza NCPC, NPS, OP, Short-Term N In the future, as new development comes in and old buildings are OZ renovated, work with federal partners and private developers to create buildings that contribute to street activation and vibrancy. Refrain from supporting new underground attractions and food courts, and instead, encourage new developments to create retail and restaurant space on the street level. Retrofit streets with new landscapes, attractive lighting, public art, temporary activations ,and cultural programming. Key to creating more vibrancy will be the extent to which local stakeholders will be able to improve connectivity to and from new and old attractions and neighborhoods around L’Enfant Plaza, including the planned renovation of the South Mall campus, the Wharf, and the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood, which is also experiencing significant growth and redevelopment. Action CW-2.8.A: Implement the NoMaA Vision Plan OP, DDOT Ongoing Y Implement the NoMaA Vision Plan and Development Strategy, including its recommendations for land use, infrastructure, transportation, environmental improvements, streetscape, open space, identity, and neighborhood quality. Action CW-2.8.B: NoMA Infrastructure DPW, OP, DDOT, Completed N Complete an assessment of infrastructure and utility needs for NoMA and DC Water identify the most appropriate means to finance and build needed improvements. Completed Action CW- 2.8-C: Development incentives for NoMaA DMPED, OCFO, OP Completed N Consider a range of development incentives, including tax-increment financing, payment in lieu of taxes, and tax abatement for preferred development, to achieve the desired land use mix within NoMaA. Completed Action CW-2.8.DB: Northwest One New Community DMPED, OP Short-Term N Redevelop Northwest One as a mixed-income community, including new market rate and affordable subsidized housing, a new school and recreation center, a library and health clinic, and neighborhood-serving retail space. Redevelopment of Northwest One should: • Restore the cityDistrict street grid through Sursum Corda; • Emphasize K Street NW as a “main street” that connects the area to NoMaA and the Mount Vernon District; and • Maximize private sector participation; • Include one-for-one replacement of affordable units; • Provide family-sized housing, including for multigeneration families; • Build affordable units first to minimize displacement and maximize the return of residents to their community; and • Include tenants’ rights of return and comprehensive relocation plans for tenants prior to the redevelopment. Action CW-2.8.C: Mid-City East Small Area Plan OP, DMPED, Short-Term Y Implement recommendations detailed in the MidCity East Small Area DDOT Plan as it relates to neighborhoods in the Central Washington Area Element. Action CW-2.8.D: Union Station Expansion Project and Rail Yard Air DDOT, OP Ongoing N Rights Development Continue participating in the Union Station Expansion Project and continue coordinating with related projects, including the H Street NE Bridge reconstruction and future air rights development projects. Action CW-2.8.E: Public Participation in Union Station Air Rights DDOT, OP Mid-Term N Development Because of the Union Station air rights’ uniquely diverse surroundings— – including row houses, historic landmarks, and dense office development— – and its potential to spur other investment in the neighborhood, implement encourage a process that requires public participation in the review of any development application for that site. Far Northeast and Southeast Area Element FNS-1.1 Guiding Growth and Neighborhood Conservation Action FNS-1.1.A: Façade Improvements DCOZ, DCOP Mid-Term N Encourage urban design and façade improvements in the established commercial districts along Naylor Road, Minnesota Avenue, Benning Road, Branch Avenue, Alabama Avenue, Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Division Avenue, Sheriff Road, and Pennsylvania Avenue SE. These improvements should respect and enhance historic structures and landmarks in these areas. Action FNS-1.1.B: Expansion of NCR Program Restart the Neighborhood DMPED, DSLBD Mid-Term Y Commercial Revitalization Program Revive Expand the Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization Program or a similar effort once operated by the Marshall Heights Community Development Organization (MHCDO) to include expand into additional neighborhood commercial areas such as such as East Capitol Street NE/SE and Benning Road NE/SE in Far Northeast and Southeast. Community-based organizations that could lead this effort include the Ward 7 Business Partnership, the Washington Area Community Investment Fund, or the MHCDO. Action FNS-1.1.C: Joint Planning Agreement with Prince George’s County DMPED, DSLBD Mid-Term Y Develop a joint planning agreement with the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission MNCPPC/Prince George’s County to coordinate the mutual review of projects and area plans on both sides of the District/Maryland line. Action FNS-1.1.D: Kenilworth Avenue Transportation Study DDOT Short-Term N Implement the recommendations of the Kenilworth Avenue transportation study to better manage truck traffic and to separate local traffic from through -traffic on neighborhood streets. Action FNS-1.1.E: Parkside Livability Study DDOT Short-Term Y An access and circulation study is underway in the Parkside neighborhood. When implemented, it will improve pedestrian and vehicle safety and operational efficiency for all modes of transportation and the delivery of goods and services in and out of the neighborhood. Focus additional planning efforts on neighborhoods along the Anacostia River. Future studies of Parkside and Kenilworth should include a retail analysis and small area plan to guide future growth and development. FNS-1.2 Conserving and Enhancing Community Resources Action FNS-1.2.A: Historic Surveys Resource Recognition DCSHPO Mid-Term Y Document places of potential historic significance in Far Northeast and Southeast, such as the Antioch Baptist Church, the Shrimp Boat Restaurant, the Pennsylvania Avenue Commercial District between Minnesota and Alabama Avenues, the Minnesota/Benning Commercial District, and the Deanwood and Burrville neighborhoods. Identify appropriate preservation efforts for these places using community recommendations and the Ward 7 Heritage Guide prepared by the DC Historic Preservation Office Conduct historical surveys in Deanwood, Burrville and Randle Highlands (south of Pennsylvania Avenue SE). Based on the outcome, prepare nominations to the National Register, incorporating the community’s recommendations as part of the nomination process. Action FNS-1.2.B: Clean Up the Anacostia River Toxic Sediments DOEE, NPS Long-Term Y In collaboration with the NPS, implement hazardous material remediation in the Anacostia River to include Anacostia and Kenilworth Park and other contaminated adjacent land areas, such as Poplar Point and Kenilworth Landfill. The Anacostia River is a valuable District natural resource and priority should be given to restore years of damage. Action FNS-1.2.BC: Marvin Gaye Park DPR, NPS Ongoing Y Implement the Comprehensive Plan for Continually maintain and upgrade Marvin Gaye Park along Watts Branch is, including the restored habitat and natural features, trails and bridges, meadows, and nature sanctuaries. Lighting, mowing, and other safety improvements for park visitors are crucial for the enjoyment of the park area. The continued coordination among agencies, such as the District Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the NPS should continue to be strengthened. Action FNS-1.2.CD: Fort Dupont Park Improvements NPS, DPR Mid-Term Y In collaboration with the National Park Service NPS, explore the feasibility of developing additional community-serving recreational facilities at Fort Dupont Park, including indoor swimming and tennis facilities, equestrian facilities, and an upgraded outdoor theater. Action FNS-1.2.E: Anacostia Park and Fort Circle Parks NPS Mid-Term Y Enhance existing pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle access to Anacostia Park and the Fort Circle Parks through community signage along adjacent commercial corridors. Create Anacostia Park workout/walking trails similar to those in Rock Creek Park. Action FNS-1.2.F: John Philip Sousa Bridge DDOT Mid-Term Y Enhance the beauty of the John Philip Sousa Bridge, continuing along Pennsylvania Avenue across the Anacostia River through lighting, artwork, and other strategies befitting one of the great streets in America. Encourage pedestrian and bicycle traffic between the Capitol Hill and Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast communities to use retail and community attractions for the mutual benefit of both communities. Action FNS-1.2.G: Connect to the Anacostia River DCOP, NPR, DOEE Long-Term Y Connect the neighborhoods of the Far Northeast and Southeast Area to the Anacostia River, particularly through the redevelopment of Anacostia Park, implementation of the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative (AWI), and trail improvements. Climate Ready DC has identified areas along the Anacostia River, such as Mayfair, Kenilworth, Eastland Gardens, and Parkside, as Priority Planning Areas. An interdisciplinary approach will showcase how resilience to climate crises can be achieved. FNS-2.1Minnesota/Benning Business District 1711 Action FNS-2.1.B: Government Center DMPED, WMATA, Completed Y Complete the Government Center Office project, including the new DDOT headquarters for the DC Department of Employment Services and DHS, and the adjacent Metrorail parking garage. Undertake concurrent streetscape and landscape improvements to beautify this important gateway to Far Northeast and Southeast, improve pedestrian safety, and better connect the Metro station with the shopping district to the south. Completed FNS-2.2 Deanwood Action FNS-2.2.A: Deanwood Small Area Plan OPM, DDOT Completed Y Prepare a Small Area Plan for the Deanwood neighborhood, including the Metro station area, the Nannie Helen Burroughs and Division Avenue business districts, and the surrounding residential community. Completed Action FNS-2.2.BA: Division and Nannie Helen Burroughs Commercial DMPED, DCOP Long-Term Y Development Explore the option of acquiring underused land from DCPS for commercial development at the intersection of Division and Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenues NE. Action FNS-2.2.C: Minnesota Avenue Extension DDOT Mid-Term Y Extend Minnesota Avenue from Sheriff Road to Meade Street NE to improve pedestrian and bicycle access to the Deanwood Metrorail Sstation and to eliminate the private bus company’s encroachment on surrounding public space. FNS-2.3 Capitol View/Capitol Gateway Estates/Northeast Boundary Action FNS-2.3.A: Land Acquisition atAt 61st and Dix Streets NE DMPED Ongoing Y Continue to work with community development organizations in the acquisition of vacant lots at 61st and Dix Streets NE, and their work with locals in providing housing and commercial uses and services.development with local serving housing, commercial uses and services. Action FNS-2.3.B: Lincoln Heights New Community DMPED, DCHA, Ongoing Y Continue to pPursue redevelopment of Lincoln Heights as a “new DHCD community”, replacing the existing public affordable housing development with new mixed-income housing, including an equivalent number of affordable units and additional market rate units. Action FNS-2.3.C: Neighborhood-Serving Retail DSLBD, DMPED, Mid-Term N Promote a wider variety of neighborhood-serving retail in this area. OP Focus on targeted growth and diversity of retail in new and existing commercial areas on East Capitol Street, Central Avenue, Dix Street NE, and Eastern Avenue. FNS-2.4 Benning Road Metro Station Area Action FNS-2.4.A: Benning Road Metro Station Transit-Oriented OP, WMATA Completed N Development Plan Undertake a community planning process for the Benning Road Metro Station, defining specific land use and urban design improvements, and more clearly establishing the community’s vision for the station area. Completed Action FNS-2.4.A: Benning Road Reconstruction and Streetcar DDOT, DCOP Mid-Term Y Extension Coordinate with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) on reconstruction to Benning Road. The Benning Road Reconstruction and Streetcar Project will focus on two miles of Benning Road NE between Oklahoma Avenue NE and East Capitol Street, addressing critical needs for infrastructure improvements, bridge rehabilitation, safety enhancements, and an eastward extension of DC Streetcar transit service. FNS-2.5 Marshall Heights/Benning Ridge Action FNS-2.5.A: Eastgate Gardens DCHA, DHCD, Ongoing Y Develop Eastgate Gardens as a mixed-income community containing senior DMPED housing for older adults, public affordable housing, homeownershiphome ownership opportunities, and a community arts center. As population increases here and elsewhere in Marshall Heights, pursue the refurbishing of shopping areas along Benning Road to better serve the surrounding community. The revitalization of neighborhood- serving retail and shopping districts along the Benning Road corridor should be encouraged. Action FNS-2.5.B: Marshall Heights Zoning Study OZ, OP Short-Term N Conduct a zoning study of the Marshall Heights and Benning Ridge neighborhoods to ensure that areas that are predominantly single family in character areas are appropriately zoned. Presently, much of this area is zoned for multi-family housing, despite the fact that one and two-family homes are prevalent. Completed FNS-2.6 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast Corridor Action FNS-2.6.A: Pennsylvania Avenue SE Transportation Study DDOT Ongoing Y Implement the remaining recommendations of the Pennsylvania Avenue SE Transportation Study at the Twining roundabout to improve community access and circulation. These recommendations include streetscape, signage, and parking improvements, speed controls, signal timing changes, pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements, travel lane and pavement marking adjustments, traffic calming measures to avoid cut-through traffic on local side streets, and changes to the I-295/Pennsylvania Avenue interchange. Action FNS-2.6.B: Great Street Improvements DDOT Ongoing Y Implement the “Great Street” Plan to beautify Pennsylvania Avenue SE, maintaining the width of the street, landscaping the avenue from the Sousa Bridge to the Maryland border, and taking other steps to manage traffic flow and avoid negative effects on and cut-through traffic inon adjacent neighborhoods. Action FNS-2.6.D: Directing Growth DMPED, DDOT, Long-Term Y Direct the growth along the Pennsylvania Avenue SE corridor. Mixed- SHPO use development combining ground floor retail and upper-story residential uses should be supported in this area, along with streetscape improvements that enhance visual and urban design qualities and pedestrian, bus, and automobile circulation. As in all parts of the District, the scale of development should be sensitive to adjacent uses and reflect the capacity of roads, infrastructure, and services to absorb additional growth. In addition, improvements should contribute to and maintain the historic character of the neighborhood. Make use of historic setbacks to bring retail frontage closer to Pennsylvania Avenue and maximize opportunities for rear parking and access (thus easing traffic congestion and flow). Action FNS-2.6.E: Physical Improvements DDOT, DSLBD Ongoing Y Improve the infrastructure and physical appearance of the Pennsylvania Avenue SE corridor as a way to enhance its market perception and attract investors, visitors, shoppers, residents, new retail businesses, and services that benefit the adjacent community and attract pass-through consumer shoppers traveling to/from the District on I-295. FNS.2.7 Skyland Action FNS-2.7.A: Skyland Redevelopment DMPED Ongoing Y Revitalize Skyland Shopping Center as an essential, dynamic community-scale retail center. Together with the Good Hope Marketplace, these two centers should function as the primary business and employment district for adjacent neighborhoods, providing a diverse array of quality goods and services for area residents. Action FNS-2.7.B: Skyland Small Business Assistance DSLBD Short-Term Y Continue to work with the District Department for Local and Small Business Development (DSLBD) to assist small business and private enterprise in the Skyland area. Action FNS-2.7.C: Fort Baker Drive Buffering DMPED, DDOT Short-Term Y Work with property owners to develop and maintain a suitable visual, sound, and security buffer between Skyland Shopping Center and the adjacent residential areas along Fort Baker Drive. FNS-2.8 Kenilworth-Parkside Action FNS-2.8.A: Buffer the Interface Between the I-295 Freeway DDOT Long-Term Y Buffer the effect of the I-295 Freeway/rail corridor upon adjacent residential uses, especially in the Deanwood, Eastland Gardens, Fairlawn, Kenilworth, Greenway, Parkside, River Terrace, and Twining neighborhoods. These improvements should buffer the neighborhoods from noise, odor, vibration, and other freeway impacts while also providing a more positive visual impression of the community from the highway itself. Action FNS-2.8.B: Improve Vehicular, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Access to DDOT Long-Term Y the Kenilworth-Parkside Area This should include improved horizontal clearance at the railroad crossings, safer pedestrian access ways, better signage, and enhancements to the Kenilworth Avenue interchanges. Full bidirectional, multimodal connectivity should be established between Kenilworth-Parkside and Benning Road. Action FNS-2.8.AC: Anacostia Waterfront Framework Plan DCOP Short-Term Y Implement the Anacostia Waterfront Framework Plan recommendations for Kenilworth-Parkside, including new gateways and or access points at the intersection of Benning Road and Kenilworth Avenue and at Watts Branch. Action FNS-2.8.BD: Kenilworth Parkside Small Area Plan DCOP Mid-Term Y Include the Kenilworth-Parkside neighborhood in the Small Area Plan to be developed for the Minnesota Benning and Deanwood Metro station areas. Explore a Small Area Plan for the neighborhood between Kenilworth Avenue and the Anacostia River. The Small Area Plan would address key issues, such as economic development opportunities, community access, and anticipated resilience challenges. Far Southeast and Southwest Area Element FSS-1.1 Guiding Growth and Neighborhood Conservation Action FSS-1.1.6: Anacostia Streetcar Project DDOT, DMPED, Obsolete N Coordinate land use and transportation decisions along the proposed route DMOI of the Anacostia Streetcar. Future development along the streetcar line should be clustered around proposed transit stops. In addition, the streetcar route should be designed and planned to minimize impacts on traffic flow and to avoid negative impacts on the historic character of the Anacostia community. Obsolete Action FSS-R.1.1.A: Resilient Public Facilities DGS, DOEE, DPR Long-Term Y Identify and support greater investments to make the existing public facilities in the Far Southeast/Southwest Planning Area more resilient to the anticipated effects of extreme heat, floods, severe weather, and health events. This includes incorporating necessary upgrades or retrofits to the improvement or reconstruction of schools, libraries, child care centers, recreation centers, health clinics, and other facilities that provide services to residents at a higher health risk and vulnerable to climate risks and social inequities. Action FSS-1.1.B: Sustainable Congress Heights (EcoDistricts) DOEE, OP Mid-Term Y Identify goals and priority projects to achieve them. Topics should include: access and mobility, healthy and active living, housing affordability and stability, economic and workforce development, materials management, watershed and habitat, and energy. Action FSS-1.1.A: R-5-A Zoning R-A-1 OP Completed N Evaluate the continued appropriateness of the R-5-A R-A-1 zoning that occurs throughout the Far Southeast/Southwest Planning Area. Currently, this zoning applies to many row house, duplex, and single- family areas within the community. Rezoning should be considered to better match existing character, and to ensure that future infill development is compatible. The use of R-5-A R-A-1 and other, more denser multi-family zones should continue in areas where multi-family development exists or is desirable in the future. Completed Action FSS-1.1.B: Façade Improvements DMPED, DDOT, Completed N Implement urban design and façade improvements in the established OP commercial districts along Martin Luther King Jr Avenue SE, Good Hope Road SE and South Capitol Street SW. Completed Action FSS-1.1.C: Retail Development DMPED Completed N Complete construction of the Camp Simms retail center by 2008 and support efforts to bring quality retail services to the site. Completed Action FSS-1.1.DC: University Satellite Campus UDC, DMPED Mid-Term N Pursue the development of a satellite campus for the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) or another university (in consultation with local colleges and universities) throughout the Planning Area. Possible sites could include vacated DC Public Schools (DCPS), the St. Elizabeths Campus, Poplar Point, and the Anacostia Metro Sstation area. Action FSS-1.1.E: East of the River Development Zone Initiatives DMPED Obsolete N Continue implementation of the various East of the River Development Zone Initiatives, designed to foster housing and economic development along Alabama Avenue SE and Martin Luther King Jr Avenue (in Anacostia) through financial and tax incentives. Obsolete Action FSS-1.1.F: Transportation Improvements DDOT Completed Y Implement the recommendations of the Middle Anacostia Crossings Study, prepared by the District Department of Transportation in 2005. These recommendations include redesign of interchanges along I-295 to reduce traffic congestion on surface streets in Historic Anacostia and its vicinity. Completed Action FSS-1.1.G: Streetcar Extension DDOT Completed N Study the feasibility of extending the proposed Anacostia streetcar from Bolling Air Force Base south to DC Village and National Harbor. Completed FSS-1.2 Conserving and Enhancing Community Resources Action: FSS-1.2.A: Far Southeast/Southwest Climate Resilience DOEE, OP Mid-Term N Develop actionable strategies and projects that decrease the vulnerability of community members, housing and community facilities, and local businesses and community-serving institutions from both current flooding risks and future risks due to climate change. Action FSS-1.2.7B: Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant DC Water, DMPED Mid-Term N Work with DC Water to reduce foul odors at the Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant. Land uses on DC Village and elsewhere in the vicinity of the plant should be regulated in a way that limits the exposure of future residents to odors and other hazards associated with the plant. Action FSS-1.2.A: Oxon Run Trail DPR, DDOT, OP Completed N Upgrade the Oxon Run Trail and extend it to Oxon Cove, consistent with the City’s Bicycle Master Plan. Develop additional trail links between Oxon Run, the Fort Circle Parks, and the Anacostia River. Completed Action FSS-1.2.C: Shepherd Parkway OP, DPR, DOEE, Mid-Term Y Coordinate with local and federal partners to enrich existing park NPS conditions, improve the health of the park system, and address safety and maintenance concerns. Action FSS-1.2.D: Parks and Recreation OP, DPR Mid-Term Y Coordinate with Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to improve community park and recreation facilities. Action FSS-1.2.5E: Fort Circle Parks DPR, NPS Mid-Term N Improve the Civil War Defenses of Washington, also known as the Fort Circle Parks, within the Far Southeast/Southwest, including upgrades to the Fort Circle Trail, and additional recreational facilities and amenities at Fort Stanton Park. FSS-2.1 Historic Anacostia Action FSS-2.1.A: Government Center DMPED, DGS Completed N Complete the Anacostia Gateway Government Center, which will include the headquarters for the District Department of Transportation, by 2008. Ensure that streetscape and landscape improvements take place concurrently. Obsolete Action FSS-2.1.B: Transportation and Public Realm Improvements DDOT, OP Completed N Implement the transportation improvements identified in the Anacostia Strategic Development and Investment Plan, including the Anacostia streetcar, pedestrian safety improvements, new landscaping and street trees, improved signage, redesign of the Metrobus Plaza, and development of new off-street parking facilities. In addition, Martin Luther King Jr Avenue SE should be restored as a two-way street to improve retail accessibility. Completed Action FSS-2.1.C: Public Facility Improvements DCPS, DCPL, Completed N Restore cultural and public facilities throughout Historic Anacostia, DCHA including Savoy and Burney Schools, the Anacostia Public Library, and the historic Carver Theater. Completed Action FSS-2.1.D: 1900 Block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue OP Completed N Ensure that future development on this block includes rehabilitation plans for the existing structures in order to preserve their historic character. Obsolete FSS-2.2 St. Elizabeths Campus Action FSS-2.2.2A: St. Elizabeths West Campus OP, DMPED Completed N Work collaboratively with the federal government on the reuse of the West Campus. Priority should be given to preserve historic resources—, including not only the buildings, but also the historic open spaces and massing of buildings on the site. To the greatest extent feasible, redevelopment of the West Campus should create new publicly accessible open space and should be coordinated with redevelopment of the East Campus. Integrate the Department of Homeland Security DHS consolidation into the surrounding community to the greatest extent possible. Action FSS-2.2.B: Leveraging Neighborhood Economic Development DMPED, OP Mid-Term Y Coordinate with federal partners to leverage the location of DHS on the West Campus and a portion of the East Campus to bring needed economic development opportunities to Ward 8, especially retail opportunities to serve both existing and new residents, as well as workers and visitors generated by new uses. Action FSS-2.2.A: St. Elizabeths East Campus Framework Plan OP Completed N Complete the Framework Plan for the East Campus of St. Elizabeths Hospital and submit it to the DC Council as a Small Area Plan. Completed Action FSS-2.2.B: New St. Elizabeths Hospital DMPED Completed Y Complete construction of the new 300-bed facility on the east campus of St. Elizabeths Hospital to house mentally ill patients, while maintaining current service levels for outpatient treatment. Completed FSS-2.3 Barry Farm, Hillsdale, and Fort Stanton Action FSS-2.3.3A: Connections Tto Adjacent Areas DDOT Mid-Term N Improve pedestrian, protected bicycle, and road connections between the Barry Farm, Hillsdale, and Fort Stanton communities, and between these communities and the future developments at Poplar Point and the St. Elizabeths Campus. Residents should be able to safely walk or bicycle to the Anacostia Metro station, Anacostia Park, and Fort Stanton Park. Action FSS-2.3.A: Sheridan Terrace Station DMPED, DHCD Completed N Consider adding the vacant Sheridan Terrace Station public housing site and other nearby vacant sites to the Barry Farm New Community proposal, in order to improve the economic viability of the proposal and ensure that mixed income, family-oriented housing can be provided. Completed FSS-2.4 Congress Heights Metro Station Action FSS-2.4.XA: Congress Heights Gateway OP, DDOT, Ongoing Y Create a stronger sense of identity and a gateway for the Congress Heights WMATA neighborhood. Strongly encourage WMATA to make its land available for joint development around the Congress Heights Metro Sstation. FSS-2.5 Congress Heights Commercial District Action FSS-2.5.XA: Congress Heights Small Area Plan OP Ongoing Y Work with residents and community stakeholders on an equitable development strategy for the Congress Heights neighborhood. The Congress Heights Small Area Plan should include more specific details on the market for different uses on the site; the desired scale, mix, and intensity of development; future circulation patterns; and provisions for open space and public facilities. Action: FSS-2.5.XXB: Pedestrian Safety and Vision Zero OP, DDOT Ongoing Y Coordinate with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) on pedestrian safety enhancements and work to address Vision Zero concerns. Action FSS-2.5.A: Coordination with St. Elizabeths Development OP, DMPED Completed N Coordinate planning and reinvestment activities along the Martin Luther King Jr Avenue corridor with planning and development of the St. Elizabeths Campus. Recognize the opportunity for new businesses and services to meet the future demand created by new jobs and housing on the former Hospital site. Completed Action FSS-2.5.B: Main Street Designation DSLBD Completed N Consider the designation of the Martin Luther King Jr Avenue commercial district as a Main Street under the District’s Main Streets program. Completed FSS-2.6 Bellevue/Washington Highlands Action FSS-2.6.A: Great Street Improvements DSLBD Completed Y Implement the Great Street Plan to beautify South Capitol Street, maintaining the width of the street and landscaping it from Martin Luther King Jr Avenue to the Maryland border. Completed Action FSS-2.6.B: Merchants Association DSLBD Completed N Encourage local merchants in the South Capitol/Atlantic shopping district to form a merchants association to address issues such as the reuse of the Atlantic Theater. Completed Action FSS-2.6.C: Washington Highlands Library DCPL Completed Y Consider joint public-private development opportunities to reconstruct the Washington Highlands library, providing the Bellevue and Washington Highlands neighborhoods with a first class, state-of-the art public library. Completed FSS-2.7 DC Village Action FSS-2.7.A: DC Village Master Plan OP Completed N Prepare a master plan for the DC Village site, addressing the organization of uses on the site, access and circulation standards, environmental improvements, and urban design. The Plan should be linked to the Public Facilities Master Plan called for elsewhere in the Comprehensive Plan and should ensure that sufficient land is retained for municipal activities. Completed Lower Anacostia Waterfront/Near Southwest Area Element AW-1.1 Guiding Growth and Neighborhood Conservation Action AW-1.1.A: Anacostia Waterfront Framework Plan DMPED, OP, Ongoing Y Implement the recommendations of the Anacostia Waterfront Framework DOEE, NPS, NCPC Plan through interagency coordination among District and federal agencies, community stakeholders, business improvement districts (BIDs), private property owners, and environmental, philanthropic, and community-based organizations. ongoing activities of the Anacostia Waterfront Corporation, and continued cooperative efforts with the federal government. Action AW-1.1.B: River Crossing Improvements DDOT Ongoing Y Implement the recommendations of the Middle Anacostia River Transportation Crossings Study that seek to improve local and regional traffic mobility. AW-2.1 Southwest Waterfront Action AW-2.1.A: Southwest Waterfront Development Plan DDOT Ongoing Y Implement the 2003 Southwest Waterfront Development Plan. Action AW-2.1.B: Long-Term Improvements DDOT, DMPED, Long-Term Y Study the feasibility of the long-term improvements identified in the WMATA, OP, NPS Southwest Waterfront Plan, such as a Hains Point Canal (in East Potomac Park), relocation of cruise lines and their infrastructure, a new Yellow Line Metro station at the waterfront, and construction of a pedestrian/bicycle bridge across the Cchannel near the Case Bridge. AW-2.2 South Capitol Street Action AW-2.2.A: Coordination with Federal Agencies NCPC, DDOT Ongoing Y Continue to coordinate with the National Capital Planning Commission NCPC, the National Park Service NPS, and other federal agencies on implementing and refining the South Capitol Street Corridor Project. Action AW-2.2.B: Ballpark Area Plan OP, AWC**, Completed N Work collaboratively with the Anacostia Waterfront Corporation in DMPED completing detailed area plans for the Ballpark entertainment district. Completed Action AW-2.2.C: Buzzard Point Plan OP, AWC**, Completed N Work collaboratively with the Anacostia Waterfront Corporation in DDOT, NCPC, developing a detailed area plan for Buzzard Point. The Plan should address DMPED the future of industrial and utility uses in Buzzard Point, identify concepts and standards for new development, and address a range of related urban design, transportation, infrastructure, environmental, and community service issues. The feasibility of access along the Fort McNair waterfront also should be addressed. Completed Action AW-2.2.DB: South Capitol Gateway NCPC, DDOT Ongoing Y Create a civic or commemorative feature of national significance at the north end of the Frederick Douglass Bridge to celebrate this location as a riverfront and city District gateway. Action AW-2.2.EC: South Capitol Transportation Improvements DDOT Ongoing Y Continue efforts to improve traffic flows and accommodate additional travel modes along South Capitol Street, including completion of the South Capitol Environmental Impact Statement and the reconstruction of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge and related access points. AW-2.3 Near Southeast/Capitol Riverfront Action AW-2.3.A: Near Southeast Urban Design Plan Implementation OP, OZ, AWC Completed N Implement the recommendations of the Near Southeast Urban Design Framework Plan, including zoning, financing, phasing, and infrastructure improvements. Completed Action AW-2.3.B: Canal Blocks and Waterfront Park AWC, OP, DPR Completed Y Create the Canal Blocks Park on the three blocks between M Street and I Street that once contained the historic Washington Canal. Create a waterfront park of at least five acres along the shoreline at the Southeast Federal Center. These two parks should be designed as attractions and amenities for Near Southeast residents, employees, and visitors. They should be linked to each other and to Garfield Park and the Virginia Avenue playground by trails and greenways, and connected to other waterfront open spaces by the proposed Anacostia Riverwalk and Trail system. Completed Action AW-2.3.CA: Zoning Incentives OP Ongoing N Continue to develop and apply zoning incentives incentivize to promote residential uses within the nNear Southeast areas, such as the Capitol Gateway, the former Southeast Federal Center, and downtown zones within the Lower Anacostia/Near Southeast Planning Area. Expand and intensify zoning incentives that promote affordable housing in these areas. Overlay District. Zoning changes should not diminish established provisions for transfer of development rights into the Capitol South area. Action AW-2.3.D: Cushing Place OP, DDOT Completed N Consider Cushing Place to be an “alley” rather than a “street” for the purpose of regulating future driveway locations, thereby ensuring that future development may be designed to minimize disruption of the street environment with curb cuts, and to maximize access to sunlight. Completed Action AW-2.3.B: Boathouse Row Recreational Uses OP Long-Term Y Ensure that zoning and land use guidance are adopted to facilitate the use of Boathouse Row as a recreational and community resource. Recreational improvements also should include equipment or design features that are appropriate for persons of all ages and physical abilities. AW-2.4 Poplar Point Action AW-2.4.A: Poplar Point Planning DMPED, OP, DPR Mid-Term Y Complete a future analysis for Poplar Point to define the site design, circulation, infrastructure, land use program, park, and urban design to guide future development and to facilitate the land transfer from the federal government to the District. Action AW-2.4.B: Poplar Point Long-Range Transportation Improvements DDOT, OP Completed N As recommended by the 2003 Target Area Plan, assess the feasibility of long-term modifications to the regional highway system on the perimeter of Poplar Point. These include depressing I-295 to facilitate crossings from Historic Anacostia to the waterfront, improving the connection between Suitland Parkway and South Capitol Street, and building a tunnel between I-295 and I-395. Completed AW-2.5 Southwest Neighborhood Action AW-2.5.A: Greenleaf PUD DCHA, DMPED, Long-Term Y Support the redevelopment of DCHA-controlled Greenleaf affordable OP housing parcels consistent with the increased density of Future Land Use Map designations as outlined in the Southwest Neighborhood Plan if development is achieved through a PUD that meets the following criteria: • Conforms to the design guidelines for each parcel as outlined in the Small Area Plan; • Provides replacement housing for all the existing affordable units within the development or the immediate Southwest neighborhood; • Encourages a mixed-income community through the inclusion of market rate units and, to the extent practicable, moderate-income housing; and • Achieves a significant level of green design in terms of both site and building design to contribute to healthy living and improved environmental performance. Action AW- 2.5.B: Lansburgh Park DPR, OP, DOESS Long-Term Y Redesign Lansburgh Park to become a safer, more accessible central park for the Southwest community. Create a signature design and beautiful park space that serves as a centerpiece for redevelopment of surrounding properties like the Greenleaf complex and the Southwest government cluster. Any future design also should enhance community resilience by helping to address and manage flooding issues. Action AW-2.5.C: Storage Facility at Jefferson Middle School Academy DGS Short-Term N Complete a feasibility study to determine the need for the existing storage facility located adjacent to the Jefferson Middle School Academy. Study the option of removing the storage facility to expand the recreation space or repurposing the building to better serve the community. AW-2.6 Buzzard Point Action AW-2.6.A: Buzzard Point Transportation/Riverwalk Connections DDOT, DOEE Long-Term Y Implement a well-connected street grid for all transportation modes that supports future transit expansion and comfortable walking and biking. Reconnect streets, where possible, and redesign Second Street SW as the inland extension of the Anacostia Riverwalk. Complete new sections of the Anacostia Riverwalk as each new development in Buzzard Point is constructed, extending a 75-foot waterfront esplanade. Use aquatic vegetation along the shoreline as part of the riverwalk design to mitigate flooding, soften the river’s edge, and clean the water. Initiate a workshop with Fort McNair to explore extending the Anacostia Riverwalk around the point. Mid-City Area Element MC-1.1 Guiding Growth and Neighborhood Conservation Action MC-1.1.A: Rezoning Of Row House Blocks OP, OZ, ZC Completed N Selectively rezone well-established residential areas where the current zoning allows densities that are well beyond the existing development pattern. The emphasis should be on row house neighborhoods that are presently zoned R-5-B or higher, which include the areas between 14th and 16th Streets NW, parts of Adams Morgan, areas between S and U Streets NW, and sections of Florida Avenue, Calvert Street, and 16th Street. Completed Action MC-1.1.B: Overconcentration of Liquor-Licensed Establishments ABCB, OZ Completed N Identify the potential for regulatory controls to address the problem of excessive concentrations of liquor-licensed establishments within the neighborhood commercial districts, particularly on 18th Street and Columbia Road. Completed Action MC-1.1.CA: Transit Multimodal Improvements DDOT, WMATA Mid-Term Y Support the development of a fully integrated bus, streetcar, subwaytransit, bicycle, and pedestrian system within the Planning Area by moving forward with plans for expanded service on the Metrorail Green Line, extension of the Metrorail Yellow Line, and bus rapid high-capacity transit on Georgia Avenue NW, and dedicated rush hour bus lanes along 16th Street NW. Action MC-1.1.DB: Off-Street Parking DDOT Mid-Term N Support the development management of off-street parking facilities parking capacity in the Columbia Heights, Adams Morgan, and U Street Mid-City commercial districts, and including the implementation of parking management programs that maximize the use of existing parking resources (such as the DC USA garage and Reeves Center garage), minimize traffic associated with “circling” for spaces, and reduce conflicts among users. MC-1.2 Conserving and Enhancing Community Resources 2009 Action MC-1.2.A: Tailored Design Guidelines Conservation Districts OZ, OP Mid-Term N Consider the designation of design guidelines for Lanier Heights, Reed- Cooke, Columbia Heights, Eckington, Bloomingdale, Park View, and other Mid-City neighborhoods as “Conservation Districts.” Adopt comprehensive design guidelines for historic districts that tailor historic district review standards to the specific preservation concerns in each community and Design standards and review procedures for such districts would be less rigorous than those used in Historic Districts, but would strive for more compatible infill development and maintenance of historic building scale, mass, and height conditions. Action MC-1.2.B: Library Expansion DCPL Long-Term N Modernize and upgrade the Mount Pleasant Branch Library, including expansion of library services. As funding allows, consider development of a new library in the eastern portion of Columbia Heights. Action MC-1.2.C: Recreation Center OP, DPR Long-Term N Pursue development of a new recreation center in the eastern part of the Planning Area, serving the Bloomingdale/Eckington/LeDroit Park community. This area was recognized to be particularly deficient for such uses as needing indoor and outdoor recreation space in the 2006 Parks Master Plan. MC-2.1 Georgia Avenue NW Corridor 2011 Action Policy MC-2.1.2A: Segmenting the Corridor Identity OP Mid-Term N Develop distinct identities for different segments of the Georgia Avenue NW cCorridor. Within the Mid-City Planning aArea, these should include a Park View/Park Morton section (New Hampshire Avenue NW to Columbia Road NW to Irving), a Pleasant Plains section (Irving Street NW to Euclid Street NW), a Howard University section (Euclid Street NW to Barry Place NW), and the Uptown Arts District (Barry Place NW southward). Action MC-2.1.AB: Georgia Avenue NW Revitalization Strategy OP, DMPED Ongoing N Implement the recommendations of the 2004 Revitalization Strategy for the Georgia Avenue and Petworth Metro sStation Aarea and Ccorridor. Action MC-2.1.BC: Howard Town Center OP, DMPED Long-Term N Develop a new mixed-use neighborhood center on land to the west of the Howard University Ccampus. This should include not only the planned Howard Town Center site (with housing, retail, and structured parking), but additional also a medium- to high-density, mixed- income housing development that provides a mix of affordable housing as a result of a rezoning effort, civic space, cultural facilities, and public open space on surrounding sites. Historic structures within the area should be preserved. Appropriate transitions in scale should be established between this center and the lower density row house neighborhoods to the west. Action MC-2.1.CD: Great Streets Improvements OP, DSLBD Long-Term N Implement the Great Streets initiative recommendations for Georgia Avenue NW, including transit improvements, façade improvements, upgraded infrastructure, blight abatement of vacant or underused properties, and incentives for housing and business development along the avenue. Action MC-2.1.DE: Park Morton New Community DMPED, DHCD Short-Term Y Continue Pursue redevelopment of Park Morton as a “new community”, replacing the existing public affordable housing development with an equivalent number of new public affordable housing units, plus new market-rate and “workforce” moderate-income housing units, to create a new mixed-income community. Consider implementing this recommendation in tandem with plans for the reuse of public land on Spring Road NW. Ensure that every effort possible is made to avoid permanent displacement of residents if this action is followed. Action MC-2.1.E: Reuse of Bruce School DGS, DCPS Completed N Encourage the reuse of the vacant historic Bruce School (Kenyon Street) as a neighborhood-serving public facility, such as a library, recreation facility, education center for youth and adults, or vocational training center, rather than using the site for private purposes. Open space on the site should be retained for community use. Completed Action MC-2.1.F: Senior Wellness Center DMPED, DC Health Completed Y Develop a Senior Wellness Center on the Lower Georgia Avenue corridor to meet the current and future needs of area residents. Completed Action MC-2.7.F: Preserving Historic Character OP, HPO Mid-Term N Consider design guidelines specific to Park View and Pleasant Plains, tailored to specific neighborhood concerns about compatible alterations and infill development. Consider potential historic designations in the context of these guidelines. MC-2.2 14th Street NW Corridor/Columbia Heights Action MC-2.2.A: Columbia Heights Public Realm Framework Plan OP, DDOT Completed Y Implement the Columbia Heights Public Realm Framework Plan, including the installation of unique lighting and street furniture, improvement of sidewalks, tree planting, public art, and construction of a civic plaza along 14th Street at Park Road and Kenyon Street. Streetscape improvements should include not only the 14th Street corridor, but gateway points throughout Columbia Heights. Completed Action MC-2.2.B: Park Improvements OP, DPR Completed Y Upgrade and re-design small neighborhood pocket parks within Columbia Heights, especially at Monroe and 11th Street, and at Oak/ Ogden/14th Streets. Completed Action MC-2.2.C: Mount Pleasant/Columbia Heights Transportation DDOT Completed N Improvements Implement the recommendations of the Mount Pleasant/Columbia Heights Transportation Study, including traffic calming measures for the Columbia Heights community. Update the Study recommendations as needed based on follow-up analysis of projected traffic conditions in the area. The updated study should address alternative routing of east-west traffic to reduce impacts on residential streets. Completed Action MC-2.2.A: Cross-Town Multimodal Transportation Study DDOT Mid-Term Y Implement DDOT’s Cross-Town Multimodal Transportation Study recommendations. MC-2.3 U Street NW/Uptown Action MC-2.3.A: Duke Development Framework Small Area Plan OP Completed Y Implement the DUKE Strategic Development Framework Plan to establish a destination-oriented mixed use development program for key vacant and existing historic sites between the historic Lincoln and Howard Theatres. Completed Action MC-2.3.B: U Street/Shaw/Howard University Multi-Modal DDOT Completed Y Transportation and Parking Study Implement the recommendations of the U Street/Shaw/Howard University Multi-Modal Transportation and Parking Study to provided improved parking management, traffic safety and mobility, transit accessibility, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and streetscape design. Completed MC-2.4 Adams Morgan Action MC-2.4.A: AMVF OP, DDOT, DPR, Ongoing Y Implement the recommendations in AMVF. DOEE, DSLBD Action MC-2.4.A: 18th Street/Adams Morgan Transportation and Parking DDOT Completed Study Work closely with the Advisory Neighborhood Commission and community to implement appropriate recommendations of the 18th Street/ Adams Morgan Transportation and Parking Study, which was prepared to better manage vehicle traffic, pedestrian and bicycle movement, on-street and off-street parking, and streetscape improvements along 18th Street and in the surrounding area of Adams Morgan. Appropriate recommendations are those on which a consensus can be developed, and those on which consensus may not be achieved but where the views and comments of all stakeholders have been duly considered and discussed. Completed Action MC-2.4.B: Washington Heights and Lanier Heights and Reed- OP, HPO, DGS Completed N Cooke Support the designation of the Washington Heights area as a National Register Historic District. Conduct additional historical surveys and cConsider design guidelines specific to historic district designations for other areas around Adams Morgan, including Lanier Heights, portions of and Reed-Cooke, the 16th Street area, and. Consider historic designation of Walter Pierce Community Park. Action MC-2.4.C: Marie H. Reed Community Learning Center DCPS, DPR Completed N Continue the community dialogue on the reuse of the Marie H. Reed Community Learning Center to determine the feasibility of modernizing the school, improving the playing fields and recreational facilities, and providing enhanced space for the health clinic and other community services. This dialogue should be undertaken in the context of addressing present and future local public facility needs, open space needs, school enrollment and program needs, and the community’s priorities for the site. Completed Action MC-2.4.DC: Local Business Assistance OCFO, CC, OCA, Mid-Term N Explore the feasibility of amending tax laws or developing tax abatement DSLBD, DMPED and credit programs to retain neighborhood services and encourage small local-serving businesses space along 18th Street NW and Columbia Road NW. Identify technical assistance needs and priorities of Hispanic/Latino-, Asian-, and Black-owned/operated businesses in the neighborhood, and recognize the benefits that naturally arise from cultural variety among tenants. Action MC-2.4.E: Design Guidelines OP Mid-Term N Develop design guidelines for Adams Morgan, including commercial, residential, and open-space areas. Highlight and identify the principles of compatible design and neighborhood character preservation. Action MC-2.4.F: Commercial District Management DSLBD Mid-Term N Approach commercial district management as a unified operation while developing targeted marketing and localized strategies that enhance and reinforce the unique identity and needs of each retail cluster. Action MC-2.4.G: Enhance the Neighborhood Retail Experience OP, DSLBD Mid-Term N Use existing Adams Morgan Partnership BID committees and the BID Board to develop joint retail objectives. Work with retailer and resident liaisons involved in the BID to carry out joint initiatives that enhance the neighborhood retail experience. MC-2.5 Mount Pleasant Street NW Action MC-2.5.A: Incentives for Mixed-Use Development and Affordable OP, OZ Mid-Term N Housing Consider planning and zoning tools in Mount Pleasant to create incentives for ground floor retail and upper story, mixed-income residential uses along Mount Pleasant Street NW, with performance standards that ensure the compatibility of adjacent uses. Provide the necessary flexibility to encourage innovation and creative economic development, possibly including ground floor small businesses on alleys and walkways in the area between 16th and 17th Streets NW. Action MC-2.5.B: Expanding Mount Pleasant Open Space OP, DPR Completed N Restore access to the Bell Lincoln recreational facilities and ensure continued public access to (and restoration of) the Department of Parks and Recreation Headquarters property and playground on 16th Street for the benefit of residents of the surrounding community, including Mount Pleasant and Columbia Heights. Access for pedestrians, persons using wheelchairs, and bicyclists between Mount Pleasant and Columbia Heights should be provided through this area. Consideration should also be given to combining Asbury and Rabeau Parks (at 16th, Harvard, and Columbia Road) into a single park. Completed Action MC-2.5.C: Mount Pleasant Street Façade Improvements OP Long-Term N Encourage urban design and façade improvements in the established commercial district along Mount Pleasant Street NW. ction MC-2.5.D: Mount Pleasant Street NW Commercial Revitalization OP, DSLBD, DDOT Long-Term N Strategy Implement Mount Pleasant Street Small Area Plan recommendations. Action MC-2.5.E: Market the Unique Character of Mount Pleasant Street OP, DSLBD Short-Term N NW Led by the Mount Pleasant Main Street, coordinate a marketing campaign to promote Mount Pleasant businesses to District residents outside the neighborhood. MC-2.6 McMillan Sand Filtration Action MC-2.6.A: McMillan Reservoir Development OP Mid-Term N Continue working with the National Capital Revitalization Corporation and adjacent communities in the development and implementation of reuse plans for the McMillan Reservoir Sand Filtration site. MC-2.7 Mid-City East’s Major Corridors (North Capitol Street/Florida Avenue/New York Avenue Action MC-2.7.A:Mid-City East Small Area Plan OP, DPR, DDOT, Mid-Term N Implement recommendations provided in the Mid-City East Small DSLBD Area Plan. Action MC-2.7.B: Design Guidelines Conservation District OP, HPO Completed N Consider the designation of the Eckington/Bloomingdale/Truxton Circle neighborhood as a Conservation District, recognizing that most of its structures are 80-100 years old and may require additional design guidance to ensure the compatibility of alterations and infill development. Completed Action MC-2.7.C: North Capitol Transportation Study DDOT Completed Y Implement the recommendations of the North Capitol Street/Truxton Circle Transportation Study. Completed Action MC-2.7.B: Make/Live Workspace OP, DHCD Mid-Term N Explore make/live workspace as a buffer between industrial land and residential land as identified in the Ward 5 Works Industrial Land Transformation Study. Action MC-2.7.C: Mid-City East Livability Study OP Mid-Term Y Implement recommendations provided in the Mid-City East Livability Study. Near Northwest Area Element NNW-1.1 Guiding Growth and Neighborhood Conservation Action NNW-1.1.A: Retail Strategies for Foggy Bottom and Shaw DMPED, OP Completed N Complete market studies of West End/Foggy Bottom and the area between New Jersey Avenue and North Capitol Street to assess unmet retail market demand, evaluate strategies for retaining local retailers, identify potential locations for new neighborhood serving retail, and develop strategies for attracting the appropriate mix of retail to each area. 2108.16 Completed Action NNW-1.1.BA: Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws Managing and ABRA, DCRA Mid-Term N Balancing Entertainment Districts Analyze the patterns of alcohol beverage control (ABC) licensed establishments in the Near Northwest area, and the regulations and procedures that guide the siting and operation of these establishments. Identify possible changes to improve enforcement of ABC regulations and to reduce the problems associated with high concentrations of bars and night clubs in the area’s commercial districts. The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA), in conjunction with the Mayor’s Office of Nightlife and Culture (MONC), should work together with local stakeholders to create retail, restaurant, and entertainment districts that have a balanced mix of uses and services that cater to both local residents and the larger District, so as to avoid an overconcentration of bars and night clubs. Action NNW-1.1.CB: Expanding Mass Transit WMATA, DDOT Mid-term Y Alleviate parking and traffic congestion by improving multimodal operations and by providing mass transit enhancements on K Street NW, including in neighborhoods by providing a dedicated transit way, as well as bus lanes on 14th and 16th Streets NW. lane for mass transit on K Street. The feasibility of expanding service on the DC Circulator bus to connect Mount Vernon Square to Foggy Bottom, West End, and Georgetown also should be explored. NNW-1.2 Conserving and Enhancing Community Resources 2109 Action NNW-1.2.A: Streetscape Plans DDOT, OP Completed Y Design and implement streetscape plans for: Connecticut Avenue between Dupont Circle and the Taft Bridge; P Street between Dupont Circle and Rock Creek Park; M Street between Connecticut Avenue and Georgetown; 17th Street between Massachusetts Avenue and New Hampshire Avenue; 14th Street between Thomas Circle and U Street; and 7th Street and 9th Streets between Mount Vernon Square and U Street. Completed Action NNW-1.2.B: Recreational Facilities DPR Completed Y Develop additional recreational centers within the Planning Area, with a priority on the Logan Circle and Foggy Bottom-West End areas. The 2006 Parks and Recreation Master Plan identified these areas as being the parts of Near Northwest that are most deficient in recreational centers. Completed Action NNW-1.2.A: Add New Capacity to Recreational Infrastructure in DPR, DCPL, DGS Long-term Y Near Northwest The Parks and Recreation Master Plan has identified the Near Northwest Area as deficient in recreational infrastructure, particularly in the east-west stretch through Shaw, Logan Circle, Dupont Circle, and Foggy Bottom. Develop additional recreation centers or additional recreation space at existing facilities. Also work with DPR, DC Public Schools (DCPS), the Department of General Services (DGS), and existing private schools to make sure that the use of existing recreational facilities in and outside schools are open to the public after hours and that permitting for the use of public facilities is easy and streamlined. Action NNW-1.2.CB: Historic Resource Recognition Surveys SHPO Short-term N Document places of potential historic significance Conduct additional historic surveys within the Near Northwest, and consider additional areas for historic district designation, specifically in areas east of 7th Street NW. NNW-2.1 Shaw/Convention Center Area 2111 Action NNW-2.1.A: Historic Resources SHPO, NPS Completed N Establish an historic district in Shaw East Survey Area. Coordinate with the National Park Service to ensure that detailed plans for the Carter G. Woodson House are consistent with goals for the neighborhood. Completed Action NNW-2.1.B: Retention of Non-Conforming Retail OP, OZ Completed N Investigate zoning tools to retain Shaw’s non-conforming retail corner stores and other existing retail uses within residential areas. Completed Action NNW-2.1.C: Convention Center Spin-off Development DMPED, OP Completed N Leverage the presence of the Washington Convention Center to achieve compatible spin-off development on adjacent blocks, including a new Convention Center hotel at 9th and Massachusetts Avenue, leased street front space within the Convention Center for retail use, and upgrading facades along 7th and 9th Streets to attract retail tenants. Provide safe, well- marked, street-level pedestrian connections between the Convention Center and these areas. Completed Action NNW-2.1.DA: New and Affordable Housing DMPED, OP Short-term N Provide incentives for Support the development of mixed-income housing above retail space on 7th 7th and 9th 9th sStreets NW, and encourage development of multi-family apartments and condominiums on parcels that are vacant or that contain buildings identified as non-contributing to the Shaw Historic District on 11th 11th Street NW. Action NNW-2.1.B: Redevelopment of Parcel 42 ZC, OZ, DMPED, Short-term N The long-term vacant lots known as Parcel 42 at the intersection of OP Rhode Island Avenue and 7th and R Streets NW represent an opportunity to add new affordable housing units in the Shaw neighborhood. The District and the Zoning Commission should support redevelopment of the vacant lots at Square 442 and Lots 106 and 803 with a mixed-use project of up to 110 feet in building height, to include ground floor retail uses with both destination and neighborhood- serving retail; a residential component that maximizes affordability beyond the requirements of the Inclusionary Zoning Program; and publicly accessible open space on Lot 803 as per public input shared during the community engagement process for the redevelopment of the site. Action NNW-2.1.E: Retail Rezoning OP, ZC, OZ Completed N Rezone the following parts of the Shaw/Convention Center area to require ground floor retail in new development or in major rehabilitation projects:

a. 7th Street between Mount Vernon Square and M Street, and between O Street and Rhode Island Avenue;

b. 9th Street between Mount Vernon Square and N Street, and between M and O Streets;

c. O Street between 7th and 9th Streets; and d. 11th Street between M and O Streets. Completed Action NNW-2.1.F: O Street Market and Environs OP, DMPED Completed N Support development of the O Street market site as a mixed use project that becomes the focal point for the 7th and 9th Street retail corridors. Encourage NCRC the property owners to develop their properties on adjacent sites along O and P Streets with mixed use projects containing ground floor retail and upper story housing. Completed Action NNW-2.1.G: Watha Daniel Library DCPL Completed Y Rebuild the Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Neighborhood Library as a state of the art library that provides a community gathering place and attractive civic space as a well a source of books, media, and information. Realize the full potential of the site to address multiple community needs, including housing and local-serving retail use. Completed Action NNW-2.1.H: Shaw Area Traffic Study DDOT Completed N Study 6th, 7th, 9th, and 11th Streets to determine current levels of traffic and the necessary number of travel lanes, and make recommendations to improve the use of the public right-of-way along these streets. Completed Action NNW-2.1.IC: Street Hierarchy and Public Realm OP, DDOT Mid-term N Undertake the following actions to improve the public realm in the Shaw/Convention Center area: • Develop, maintain, and enforce standards for residential and commercial streets that address sidewalks, tree boxes, and public rights-of-way; • Improve the appearance of gateway intersections at New Jersey and Rhode Island Avenues, NW, New Jersey and New York Avenues NW, Mount Vernon Square, and 11th 11th Street, and Massachusetts Avenue NW; and Explore the designation of P Street NW as a “greenway” and identify opportunities for connecting open spaces along the street. Action NNW-2.1.JD: Expiring Section 8 Public Housing Contracts DMPED, HFA, Ongoing N Implement the DC Housing Preservation Strike Force DCH recommendations for Develop a strategy to renew all affordable housing the expiring project-based Section 8 public housing contracts within the Shaw area and beyond, recognizing the vulnerability of these units to conversion to market rate housing. Consider the redevelopment of these sites with mixed mixed-income projects that include, at a minimum, an equivalent number of affordable units, and additional market rate units, and measures to avoid displacement of on-site residents. Action NNW-2.1.K: Bundy School Redevelopment OP, DMPED Completed N Explore re-zoning and public-private partnerships to facilitate redevelopment of the old Bundy School and adjacent surface parking lot. Construction of mixed income housing and recreational uses should be pursued on the site. Completed Action NNW-2.1.LE: former Former Shaw Junior High School sSite DMPED, OP, Mid-Term N Feasibility Study: DCPS, DPR Conduct a feasibility study for redeveloping Complete redevelopment of the former Shaw Junior High School site for the renovated Benjamin Banneker Academic High School in alignment with DCPS strategic planning and capital funding availability. Continue to conduct engagement and analysis to identify any additional facility needs and programs on the DCPS and DPR portions of the site. and Recreation Center through a public-private partnership that includes a reconstructed school and recreation center, new mixed income housing, upgraded green space to replace the one-acre concrete plaza, and restoration of the L’Enfant street right-of-way along 10th and Q Streets. Seaton School should be included within the study area. Action NNW-2.1.F: Mid-City East SAP OP Long-term N Implement recommendations provided in the Mid-City East SAP. Action NNW-2.1.G: Mid-City East Livability Study DDOT Long-term Y Implement recommendations provided in the Mid-City East Livability Study. NNW-2.2 Dupont Circle Actions NNW-2.2.A: 17th Street Design Plan DDOT, OP, Completed Y Revise and implement the 17th Street NW Design Plan. The Plan calls for DMPED streetscape improvements to the entire right-of-way on both sides of the street between P and S Streets and the adjoining, contiguous commercial areas of R, Corcoran, Q, Church, and P Streets, NW. The plan was prepared several years ago and should be updated before it is implemented. Completed Action NNW-2.2.B: P Street Improvements DDOT Completed Y Implement the recommendations of the P Street streetscape study, which calls for improvements to sidewalks, planting strips, vacant sites, and off- street parking. Completed Action NNW-2.2.CA: Dupont Circle Overlay Zoning Expansion OP, ZC, OZ Mid-term N Consider expansion of the Dupont Circle overlay zoning to include the east side of the 18th Street commercial area (between S and U Streets) and the south side of U Street between 14th 15th and 18th 18th Streets NW. Action NNW-2.2.B: Connecticut Avenue Streetscape and Deck-Over DDOT Mid-term Y Project Complete study of the of the Connecticut Avenue Streetscape and Deck-Over project over the north Connecticut Avenue NW underpass between Dupont Circle and Q Street NW. The new park should be designed as a neighborhood gathering point with green features and public art, so it may support programming and host events like the weekly farmers market. Action NNW-2.2.C: Dupont Underground DMPED, DCCAH, Ongoing N In line with the DC Cultural Plan premise that all infrastructure is a OP stage, continue supporting the use of the long-vacant underground trolley infrastructure under Dupont Circle for arts and community development activities like the community-led Dupont Underground space. Action NNW-2.2.D: Streetscape Improvements Along Connecticut and DDOT Short-Term Y Massachusetts Avenues NW Create new streetscapes along Connecticut and Massachusetts Avenues NW that maximize green space and outdoor seating where possible. Action NNW-2.2.E: Expanded Recreation Center at Stead Park DCPL Short-Term Y Create an expanded recreation center at Stead Park, which should include modern facilities to accommodate the growing needs of community programming for residents of all ages. The expanded recreation center should strive to receive certification as a net zero energy building, if possible, or a high-level green certification. Action NNW-2.2.F: Improve Neighborhood Bike Lane Infrastructure DDOT Short-Term Y Study the possibility of creating additional protected bike lanes in Dupont Circle, including on 17th and 18th Streets NW and Massachusetts Avenue NW. NNW-2.3 14th Street NW/Logan Circle Action NNW-2.3.A: Urban Design Study OP Completed N Undertake an urban design study and pursue funding to improve public space along 14th Street, including signage, tree planting and landscaping, special treatment of bus stops, public art, lighting, and street furniture that uniquely identifies the thoroughfare as an arts district. Completed Action NNW-2.3.B: 14th Street Parking Study DDOT Completed N Complete a parking study for the 14th Street corridor and adjacent side streets assessing options for meeting the parking needs of local theaters, churches, restaurants, businesses, and residents. Proposals for shared parking and restriping spaces (from parallel to diagonal) should be explored as part of this study. Any parking changes should ensure that additional parking spaces are managed efficiently, that pedestrian and bicycle safety and movement are ensured. Completed NNW-2.4 Lower Georgetown Action NNW-2.4.A: Waterfront Park Improvements NPS, DPR, DDOT Completed Y Complete the waterfront park and promenade west of Washington Harbour, including an extension of the bicycle and pedestrian path and parkway from the Thompson Boat House to the Kennedy Center. Completed Action NNW-2.4.A: West Heating Plant ZC, OZ, OP Short-Term N Support redevelopment of the West Heating Plant to include residential uses and a publicly accessible park with pedestrian and bicycle connections to Rock Creek Park and the C&O Canal National Historical Park. The connectivity should foster travel from those parks and trails to Georgetown and points south. Work with NPS to widen the bike/pedestrian path beside the Rock Creek Parkway to protect the safety of its many users. NNW-2.5 Foggy Bottom/West End Action NNW-2.5.A: Foggy Bottom/West End Transportation Improvements DDOT, OP, Ongoing N Conduct studies and implement appropriate changes to improve access and DMPED circulation between, through, and around the Foggy Bottom and West End neighborhoods, respecting the L’Enfant Plan street grid, protecting conserving Juarez Circle and other parklands as open space, and better incorporating the transportation needs of various institutions and uses into the fabric of surrounding neighborhoods. Action NNW-2.5.B: Washington Circle DDOT, OP Mid-Term Y Design and implement pedestrian access improvements to the Washington Circle’s open space, such as removing fences and architectural barriers to the lawns. Action NNW-2.5.C: Zoning/Comp Plan Conflicts on Open Space OP, OZ, DPR Obsolete N Apply the proposed “Open Space” zoning designation (see Action PROS- 1.3.A) to the publicly-owned properties north and south of K Street between 29th Street and Rock Creek Park. Obsolete Action NNW-2.5.D: Metro Station Access OP, WMATA, Obsolete Y Support the development of an additional entry portal to the Foggy Bottom DDOT Metro station. Obsolete Action NNW-2.5.C: Foggy Bottom River, Park, and Cultural Access OP, DMPED, Long-Term N Study DDOT Study the feasibility of reconfiguring existing highway infrastructure in Foggy Bottom so as to maximize the benefits and accessibility of the open space and parkland, reconnect the gaps in the street grid and urban fabric, create opportunities for affordable housing production, improve pedestrian and bike connections to and from Georgetown, the Kennedy Center, national parkland, and other attractions, and create new memorial and civic spaces. Rock Creek East Area Element RCE-1.1 Guiding Growth and Neighborhood Conservation Action RCE-1.1.A: Small Area Plan Priorities OP Completed N Prepare Small Area Plans for the following areas in Rock Creek East:

• Upper Georgia Avenue NW (between Decatur Street and Eastern Avenue) including the Brightwood neighborhood

• Kennedy Street NW

• Spring Road Public Facility Campus. Completed Action RCE-1.1.BA: Façade Improvements DMPED, OP Mid-Term N Implement urban design and façade improvements in the established commercial districts along Georgia Avenue NW, Kennedy Street NW, and 14th Street NW to enhance community identity. These improvements should be based on standards that can be enforced through city codes such as zoning and building regulations. Action RCE-1.1.C: Industrial Zone Buffers OP Completed N Develop a design plan to implement buffering techniques that protect residential areas from adjacent industrial sites, especially along Blair Road and Chillum Place. Completed Action RCE-1.1.DB: Improving Traffic Flow DDOT Ongoing Y Improve traffic flow and safety through improved lighting, signage, pavement markings, traffic islands, truck route signs, and other transportation system management measures for Georgia Avenue NW, North Capitol Street NW, Missouri Avenue NW, the 4th 4th/Blair Streets NW intersection, and New Hampshire Avenue NW. RCE-1.2 Conserving and Enhancing Community Resources 2209 Action RCE-1.2-A Rock Creek Park and Fort Circle Parks Coordination DPR, NPS Mid-Term N In collaboration with the National Park Service NPS, explore the feasibility of developing additional community-serving recreational facilities at Rock Creek Park and within the Fort Circle Parks to increase recreational options, public safety, and community stewardship of these assets. All facilities should be consistent compatible with the General Management Plans for these park areas. Action RCE-1.2.B: Historic Resource Recognition Surveys OP-HPO Ongoing N Continue to conduct historic surveys in Document places of potential historic significance in the Rock Creek East Planning Area, with a priority on the Petworth, Brightwood, Crestwood, Crestwood North, 16th 16th Street Heights, Shepherd Park, North Portal Estates, and Colonial Village areas. Identify appropriate preservation efforts for these places, using community recommendations and the Ward 4 Heritage Guide prepared by the DC Historic Preservation Office as part of the process. Consider expanding the Takoma Historic District to include appropriate structures and places. Consider the creation of additional historic districts or conservation areas along the Upper 16th Street corridor to recognize its Identify significant historic anchors and architectural resources along the upper 16th Street corridor and evaluate properties meriting recognition through historic designation. Use other existing programs and mechanisms as needed to preserve and enhance neighborhood character. Action RCE-1.2.C: Shepherd Park Recreation Center DPR Mid-Term N Determine the feasibility of developing a new recreation center in the that considers the needs of Shepherd Park, as well as the Walter Reed site and/ Colonial Village area. The 2006 Parks and Recreation Master Plan identified this area as needing additional recreation center space such a facility. Action RCE-1.2.D: Metropolitan Branch Trail DDOT, OP Mid-Term Y Complete the Metropolitan Branch Trail from Fort Totten to the Maryland border at Takoma, integrating it into planning for the broader neighborhood as a transportation asset and also for placemaking and economic development. Action RCE-1.2.E: Gateway Thoroughfares OP, DDOT Ongoing Y Enhance the defining characteristics of Georgia Avenue, 16th Street, and New Hampshire Avenue NW as gateway thoroughfares through Rock Creek East connecting with Maryland. The thoroughfares’ origins and purpose should define how public space and buildings along them enhance views toward important civic monuments and distant landmarks, create neighborhood-defining places, and complete Washington DC’s park and open space system. Action RCE-2.1.A: Traffic Congestion and Parking OP, WMATA Mid-Term N Mitigate intersection and corridor congestion on Blair Road and Carroll Street NW. Improve parking for local businesses by encouraging better management of existing parking, including shared parking arrangements with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and other landowners in locations that can better support the commercial district. Action RCE-2.1.B: Pedestrian Safety and Connections OP, WMATA Mid-Term N Improve pedestrian safety in the Takoma Central District with a coordinated program of physical improvements, including new western entrances to the Metro station that better connect communities east and west of the tracks. Action RCE-2.1.C: Takoma Metro Station Redevelopment OP, DDOT, DCRA, Immediate Y Enforce the Takoma Central District Plan redevelopment guidelines for the DPW Metro station and implement the recommendations of the Takoma Transportation Study. Action RCE-2.1.D: Takoma Central District Village Green DPR, OP, WMATA Long-Term Y Create a village green as the Central District’s signature open space feature. RCE-2.2 Georgia Avenue/Petworth Metro Station Area Action RCE-2.2.A: Site Acquisition DMPED Ongoing Y Enforce the higher tax rates applicable to vacant properties, and especially to vacant and underutilized properties, to encourage their being put into productive use. Continue acquisition of underused or vacant land to facilitate public-private infill development that catalyzes the revitalization of Georgia Avenue NW and reinforces its role as the central business district of Petworth. Action RCE-2.2.B: Petworth Co-Location Opportunities DCPL, DCPS Short-Term N Explore opportunities to co-locate new and improved public facilities along Spring Road NW and on at the Petworth Library/Roosevelt Senior High School/ MacFarland Middle School campus. Consider other uses in the co- location development programs, such as a health care center, housing, and senior living. Action RCE-2.2.C: Petworth Overlay Zone OP, OZ, ZC Completed N Consider an overlay zone for Georgia Avenue in Petworth that would restrict new uses deemed undesirable along the corridor, such as used automobile lots and automobile repair shops, and that would provide existing businesses with an allowance for additional floor area ratio to help them expand. Completed Action RCE-2.2.D: Georgia and New Hampshire Avenue Intersection DDOT, OP Completed Y Enhance pedestrian safety, aesthetics and streetscape quality at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and New Hampshire Avenue, adjacent to Metro. This intersection is the hub of Petworth and requires crosswalk improvements and other changes to create a more desirable shopping district and favorable climate for new investment. The need for such improvements at the Georgia and Kansas Avenue intersection also should be assessed. Completed Action RCE-2.2.E: Financial Incentives DMPED Obsolete N Consider financial and management incentives to assist existing businesses and new investors along Georgia AvenCue, including a Tax Increment Financing District, a retail and leasing management strategy, and changes to the Façade Improvement Program. Obsolete RCE-2.3 Upper Georgia Avenue NW Action RCE-2.3.A: Upper Georgia Avenue Area Plan OP Completed N Develop a small area plan and implementation strategy focused on the properties fronting on Georgia Avenue between Decatur Street and Eastern Avenue. The small area plan should identify the commercial nodes along the corridor, develop strategies for encouraging housing in areas in between these nodes, and provide guidance on the appropriate mix of land uses and measures to avoid the over-concentration of undesirable uses. Completed Action RCE-2.3.B: Land Acquisition on Upper Georgia Avenue DMPED Completed N Acquire vacant and/or underutilized private land along Upper Georgia Avenue which can be leveraged to support private revitalization and reinvestment. The production of mixed income housing should be a top priority where land is acquired. Obsolete Action RCE-2.3.C: Walter Reed Small Area Planning and Zoning OP, DMPED, OZ, Completed N As the Walter Reed property progresses through the BRAC process, the ZC District and an implementation LRA should take a proactive approach to connect the site with the community, accelerate the timeline for reuse, and mitigate potential development risks. Steps to achieve this goal include:

(a) Undertaking a small area planning process to determine land use designations and zoning;

(b) Working with the Army to establish interim uses and activity on the site;

(c) Actively marketing the site to potential tenants and developers;

(d) Identifying an appropriate public-private financing plan that includes a mix of local and federal incentives and grants; and

(e) Establishing appropriate standards for environmental remediation and site-wide sustainability. Completed Action RCE: Retail Strategies for Upper Georgia Avenue NW OP, DMPED Ongoing N Complete market studies of upper Georgia Avenue NW to assess unmet retail market demand, evaluate strategies for retaining local retailers, identify potential locations for new neighborhood-serving retail, and develop strategies for attracting and retaining the appropriate mix of retail in each area. RCE-2.4 Kennedy Street NW Action RCE-2.4.A: Kennedy Street Strategic Development Plan OP Completed N Develop a small area plan and implementation strategy focused on vacant and underutilized commercial properties along Kennedy Street. The Plan should identify the potential for new and expanded residential, commercial and mixed use development, and should include actions to make the area a more attractive place for local residents to shop. Completed Action RCE-2.4.B: Main Street Designation DMPED Completed N Consider the designation of Kennedy Street as a DC Main Street, thereby creating a vehicle for business improvement and technical assistance. Completed RCE-2.5 Armed Forces Retirement Home/Washington Hospital Complex 2215 Action RCE-2.5.A: AFRH Master Plan Coordination OP, NCPC Ongoing N Coordinate with the AFRH, NCPC, and General Services Administration GSA to review amend the AFRH Master Plan with the goal of integrating new private-use development into adjacent neighborhoods and District systems, with a focus on servicing infrastructure, transportation connectivity and capacity, social services, employment opportunities, and new amenities. attention to desired land uses, zoning, building height, intensity of proposed development, circulation, open space, infrastructure, and public services. Site plan review must should be carefully coordinated to address potential impacts in compliance with new land use and zoning designations for any private-use redevelopment in the creation of a successful new neighborhood. Action RCE-2.5.B: Irving Street Hospital Campus Strategic North Capitol OP, DDOT, OZ, Ongoing N Crossroads Planning NCPC Coordinate with hospital operators on the Irving Street Washington Hospital Complex, campus AFRH, Catholic University, adjacent neighborhoods, and other institutional, federal, and community stakeholders to ensure that necessary facility expansions and large site redevelopments contribute to a coordinated plan that leverages the opportunity to improve multimodal mobility, open up publicly accessible green space, convert historic assets into new amenities, and provide new housing options to meet Washington, DC’s growing demand. are well planned and mitigate potential adverse impacts on surrounding areas. Review existing hospital facility strategic plans to determine appropriate land uses and determine if zoning changes are needed. RCE-2.6 Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue Action RCE-2.6.A: Housing Opportunities OP, DHCD Ongoing N Provide housing opportunities in the Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue area for a mix of incomes, with an emphasis on older adults and home ownership. Action RCE-2.6.B: Parking Coordination DDOT, WMATA Ongoing N Engage WMATA, DDOT, and neighboring property owners in a discussion regarding innovative parking solutions for Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue NE, including parking pilots, shared parking, and other tools. Action RCE-2.6.C: First Place NE DDOT Long-Term Y Develop First Place NE as a multimodal neighborhood-serving corridor with safe and accessible bicycle connections. Action RCE-2.6.D: Parks and Open Space OP, DPR Ongoing Y Provide publicly accessible pocket parks, active recreation, and/or green space in the Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue Area where appropriate in new development, with resident input. The sites on the west side of South Dakota Avenue NE should be targeted to include innovative green and open space amenities within any proposed development concept. RCE-2.7 Central 14th Street NW Action RCE-2.7.A: Land Use Change OP, ZC Immediate N Encourage moderate-density, mixed-use commercial uses for properties, where appropriate, along 14th Street NW and Arkansas Avenue NW between Webster and Decatur Streets NW to support mixed-use redevelopment of commercial properties. Action RCE-2.7.B: Public Realm OP, DDOT Ongoing Y Enhance the Central 14th Street corridor with sustainable streetscape amenities, expanded tree canopy, interpretive signs at each of the commercial nodes reflecting the history and culture of 14th Street NW, and a reconfigured island park at the intersection of 14th Street, Colorado Avenue, and Kennedy Street NW. Action RCE-2.7.C: Bus Transit WMATA, DDOT Ongoing N Enhance WMATA bus service along 14th Street NW to address customer concerns and efficiency in scheduling, and determine future improvements to transit operations and management as necessary. Action RCE-2.7.D: Parking OP, DDOT Ongoing N Consider more efficient curbside management along the Central 14th Street corridor and explore shared parking opportunities in underutilized parking lots (e.g., the DSK Mariam Church) to increase foot traffic and activate sidewalks. RCE-2.8 Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center Site Action RCE-2.8.A: Land Use and Zoning OP, ZC Immediate N Establish appropriate land uses for the Walter Reed site pursuant to the Proposed Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designations map in the Walter Reed Small Area Plan. Action RCE-2.8.B: Interim Activation DMPED, OP Ongoing N Implement interim uses to activate the former Walter Reed site in advance of major construction and rehabilitation projects. Action RCE-2.8.C: Aspen Street NW DDOT Short-Term Y Widen Aspen Street NW along the southern border of the former Walter Reed campus between 16th Street and Georgia Avenue NW to accommodate one travel lane, a dedicated five-foot bike lane in each direction, on-street parking, and the addition of sidewalks. Action RCE-2.8.D: Transportation Demand Management DDOT Ongoing N Create a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan and implement TDM measures for the former Walter Reed site, with a designated TDM coordinator to monitor the program and determine additional TDM measures on an annual basis. Rock Creek West Area Element RCW-1.1 Guiding Growth and Neighborhood Conservation Action RCW-1.1.A: Commercial Zoning Assessment OP, OZ Short-Term N Conduct an evaluation of commercial zoning designations throughout the Rock Creek West Planning Area. Consider the creation of additional neighborhood commercial overlay zones at the Van Ness-UDC, Tenleytown, and Friendship Heights Metro stations, and at neighborhood commercial centers and “mMain sStreets” throughout the area. Such overlays zones should promote pedestrian-oriented ensure that new development is pedestrian-oriented, achieves neighborhood compatibility and is be responsive to community concerns about building height, buffers, and transitions between uses, while promoting locally-owned businesses and mixed-use development. Action RCW-1.1.B: Protection of Neighborhood Architecture and OP, OZ Completed N Aesthetics

Consider new tools such as Conservation Districts and changes to the Zoning Regulations to reduce the incidence of “teardowns” in Rock Creek West’s single family and row house neighborhoods. While this is a citywide issue (see Policy LU-2.1.6 and Action LU-2.1.D), it is a particular concern in this part of the city. Completed Action RCW-1.1.C: Joint Planning Agreement with Montgomery OP Obsolete N County Develop a joint planning agreement with the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission/Montgomery County to coordinate the mutual review of projects and area plans on both sides of the District/ Maryland line. Obsolete Action RCW-1.1.DB: Traffic Flow Improvements DDOT Ongoing N Conduct and implement regularly update transportation and livability studies for the area’s major corridors to identify possible traffic flow and safety improvements. These studies should also identify improvements to diminish “cut-through” traffic, reduce speeding, and ensure promote pedestrian and bicycle safety on smaller neighborhood side local streets, especially in residential areas adjacent to Wisconsin Avenue, Connecticut Avenue, Western Avenue, River Road and Military Road NW. RCW-1.2 Conserving and Enhancing Community Resources Action RCW-1.2.A: Combined Sewer Separation DC Water Ongoing Y Continue efforts to separate storm sewers and sanitary sewers within the area’s stream valleys, with a priority on rehabilitating the combined sewer in Glover Archbold Park (conveying Foundry Branch). Action RCW-1.2.B: Recreation Center and Pools DPR Completed Y Develop a new recreation center and community pool in the eastern part of the Planning Area. An analysis conducted as part of the District’s 2006 Parks and Recreation Master Plan determined a shortage of such facilities in the Tenleytown/North Cleveland Park/Forest Hills area and suggested that immediate planning begin to select appropriate sites. Completed Action RCW-1.2.CB: Palisades Open Space Protection Conservation DDOT, DPR, OP- Short-Term N Protect Conserve the historic linear open space that once supported the HP Palisades/Glen Echo trolley line, with its unique scenic vistas that it provides for public benefit. Consider rehabilitating the trestle bridges to accommodate a walk/bike trail. Action RCW-1.2.DC: Senior Wellness Center Development DPR, DACL Long-Term Y Develop an additional senior wellness center in the Rock Creek West Planning Area, partnering with existing facilities that serve all ages and community groups to provide decentralized programming, activities, and services to the area’s large population of older adults in order to improve the delivery of services to the area’s large elderly population. Action RCW-1.2.E: Tenley-Friendship Library DCPL, DMPED Completed Y Complete the renovation/reconstruction of the Tenley-Friendship Library as a community gathering space and repository for books and media serving the surrounding community. Completed Action RCW-1.2.FD: Façade Improvements OP, DMPED Mid-Term N Encourage urban design and façade improvements in the established commercial districts along Wisconsin Avenue and Connecticut Avenue NW. Action RCW-1.2.G: Spring Valley Remediation Program DOE, DOH Completed N Continue the public health evaluation for the Spring Valley community and take appropriate follow-up actions to remediate any hazards that are identified. This evaluation is being conducted to determine if residents who live in the vicinity of the former American University Experiment Station have elevated exposure to arsenic or other contaminants. Completed RCW-2.1 Connecticut Avenue Corridor Action RCW-2.1.A: Improving the UDC Plazas UDC, DPR, OP, Completed N Work with UDC and with local community groups and the Advisory DDOT Neighborhood Commission in the “greening” of public open space on the UDC Campus. Completed Action RCW-2.1.AB: Large Hotel Sites OP, OZ, ZC, DDOT Ongoing N Carefully monitor fFuture proposals for the Omni-Shoreham and Marriott Wardman Park hotels should include analysis of impacts on adjacent residential and commercial areas, prepared by property owners. to ensure compliance with the Zone regulations and prevent adverse effects on the adjacent residential community. Proactively address ongoing issues at the hotels, such as tour bus motor coach and visitor parking. RCW-2.2 Wisconsin Avenue Corridor Action RCW-2.2.A: Friendship Heights Task Force OP, DDOT, Obsolete N Improve inter-jurisdictional cooperation to address transportation issues MNCPPC related to Friendship Heights. Continue the efforts of the Friendship Heights Task Force established in 1998 to review and coordinate land use and transportation decision-making in the Friendship Heights area. Obsolete Action RCW-2.2.B: Implement Traffic Signal Improvements From DDOT Completed N WACTS Implement the recommendations from the 2005 DDOT Wisconsin Avenue Corridor Study regarding traffic light synchronization as well as semiactuating lights at specific intersections along Wisconsin Avenue. Ensure that signal timing changes do not adversely affect neighborhoods by causing long queues of idling cars on side streets. Completed Action RCW-2.2.CA: Zoning and Design Measures OP, DMPED, Ongoing N Continue to work with the community, the Advisory Neighborhood DDOT Commissions ANCs, and local property owners to address concerns regarding building density and height, planned unit developments PUDs and related density bonuses, and architectural design in the Planning Area. Zoning techniques should be considered to break up the auto-oriented commercial appearance of much of Wisconsin Avenue NW and instead create a more pedestrian-oriented street, distinct in function and visual character from adjacent residential areas. Action RCW-2.2.B: Livability DDOT Ongoing Y Implement the recommendations in the Rock Creek West II Livability Study completed in 2011 and subsequent completed livability studies. Action RCW-2.2.C: Wisconsin Avenue NW Planning OP, DDOT Short-Term N Craft a coordinated vision with the District and community to better understand the realities of change along northern Wisconsin Avenue NW to inform future development and manage growth on the Wisconsin Avenue corridor at the Tenleytown and Friendship Heights Metro station areas. A plan will identify opportunities for urban design, commerce, housing, mobility, culture, public space, and community facilities to preserve a high-standard urban quality of life and advance District policies promoting inclusive prosperity. RCW-2.3 Van Ness Commercial District Action RCW-2.3.A: Van Ness Streetscape Improvements DDOT, DSLBD, OP Short-Term Y Improve the streetscape on Connecticut Avenue in Van Ness to support commercial revitalization of ground-floor retail, enhance public life on the street, and reduce impervious area between building face and curb. Upper Northeast Area Element UNE-1.1 Guiding Growth and Neighborhood Conservation Action UNE-1.1.A: Industrial/Residential Buffers OP, OZ Short-Term N Develop additional solutions to buffer residential and industrial areas from one another, . One possibility is to consider extending the Langdon Overlay (L-O) zone, which prohibits certain types of industrial uses in immediate proximity to residential uses and which requires screening to protect residential areas. Other approaches to buffering, such as the recommendations in the 2014 Ward 5 Works Industrial Land Transformation Study and design guidelines, also should be considered. Action UNE-1.1.B: Industrial Land Use Transformation Study OP, OZ, DMPED, Short-Term N Implement the applicable recommendations of the 2006 Industrial Land Use OPM Study for Upper Northeast2014 Ward 5 Works Industrial Land Transformation Study. Action UNE-1.1.C: Traffic Safety Improvements DDOT Mid-Term Y Improve traffic safety throughout the Upper Northeast area, particularly along Eastern Avenue, Franklin Street, Monroe Street, Brentwood Road, Bladensburg Road, Rhode Island Avenue, South Dakota Avenue, and New York Avenue. UNE-1.2 Conserving and Enhancing Community Resources Action UNE-1.2.A: Parkland Acquisition DPR, OP Ongoing Y Address the shortage of parkland in the Planning Area, placing a priority on the areas with the most severe deficiencies. According to the 2006 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, these areas include Edgewood, Ivy City, the Carver/Langston area, and the southwest part of Brookland. Action UNE-1.2.B: Hazardous Materials Transport EOM, CC, DOH, Ongoing N Continue to advocate lobby for safeguards and restrictions on the DOEE, USDOT transport of hazardous cargo through the Upper Northeast Planning Area, particularly on the rail lines which that abut the community’s residential neighborhoods. Action UNE-1.2.C: Main Streets/Great Streets DMPED, DDOT, Mid-Term N Consider the designation of additional commercial areas as DC Main OP Streets, including the Woodridge shopping area along Rhode Island Avenue, and portions of Bladensburg Road. Consider adding Rhode Island Avenue to the city’s “Great Streets” program, making it eligible for funding for transportation, streetscape, and façade improvements. Action UNE-1.2.D: Arboretum Bridge DDOT, NCPC, OP Short-Term Y Continue to work with NPS on the development of the Arboretum Bridge and Trail Project that will create a pedestrian connection between the Arboretum and Kenilworth Park North on the east side of the Anacostia River. UNE-2.1 Northeast Gateway Action UNE-2.1.A: Capital CityFlorida Avenue Market OP, OZ, DMPED Short-Term N Develop and iImplement plans recommendations in the Florida Avenue Market Small Area Plan for the revitalization and development of the Capital CityFlorida Avenue Market into a mixed-use residential, and commercial, and wholesale industrial Ddestination, centered around a low-rise core of historic buildings. Implementation of Rredevelopment plans for the site shall be achieved through a collaborative process that involves the landowners and tenants, the project developers, the District government, and the community. Action UNE-2.1.B: Northeast Gateway Open Space DPR, OP Mid-Term N Develop additional and interconnected public open spaces in the Ivy City and Trinidad areas, including a public green plaza and park on the West Virginia Avenue Public Works Campus, open space on the current site of the DCPS school bus parking lot, and improved open space at the Trinidad Recreation Center and the Crummell School grounds. Action UNE-2.1.C: Crummell School Reuse OPM, DMPED Mid-Term Y A high priority should be given to the rehabilitation of the historic Crummell School with a mix of uses for community benefit, such as workforce/affordable and moderate-income housing, jobs training, or meeting space. Crummell School was built in 1911 and educated African- American Black children from that time until 1972. The structure, which is a designated historic landmark, has been vacant for more than 30 40 years. Action UNE-2.1.D: Transformation of West Virginia Avenue Public DPW, DGS, OP, Short-Term Y Works Campus DMPED, DPR Encourage the advancement of the recommendations of the 2014 Ward 5 Works Industrial Land Transformation Study related to the 2015 Department of Public Works Campus Master Plan to transform the District government operations and properties at West Virginia Avenue and Okie Street into a world-class, mixed-use campus that includes public open space, public amenities, and maker/production space. The campus should be a model of sustainable design and public works operations and a catalyst for local community development. UNE-2.2 Lower Bladensburg Road/Hechinger Mall Action UNE-2.2.A: Schools on the Hill Campus Planning DCPS, OP, DPR Completed N Undertake a planning process to enhance the physical environment of the Schools on the Hill Campus, enabling the campus to function more effectively as a neighborhood resource, a gateway from the neighborhoods of Upper Northeast to the Anacostia River parklands, and an educational complex (“city of learning”) that benefits residents of all ages. Completed Action UNE-2.2.B: Lower Bladensburg Road Development OP, OZ Completed N As described in the Northeast Gateway Small Area Plan, consider the use of form-based zoning along Bladensburg Road to encourage housing and mixed use development and to discourage additional auto dealerships and automotive uses. Obsolete Action UNE-2.2.C: Reconfiguration of the “Starburst” Intersection DDOT, OP Completed Y As recommended by the H Street Small Area Plan, redesign the starburst intersection at Florida Avenue, Benning, Bladensburg, H Street, and Maryland Avenues, and provide a public plaza in the northeastern quadrant of the intersection, adjacent to Hechinger Mall. Completed Action UNE-2.2.A: Crime Prevention MPD, DCRA Short-Term N Implement the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) plans outlined in the Benning Road Corridor Redevelopment Framework. Action UNE-2.2.B: Bladensburg Road Corridor OP, DDOT Short-Term N Explore a tailored planning effort for the Bladensburg Road corridor that provides analysis and guidance for land use and urban design. Action UNE-2.2.C: Langston Golf Course HPO, DPR, NCPC Mid-Term Y Continue to work with the federal government to transform the Langston Golf Course into an appealing amenity for the surrounding neighborhoods. Action UNE-2.2.D: Connectivity DDOT, WMATA Mid-Term Y Leverage the existing streetcar and continue to explore transit options to improve connectivity to RFK Stadium to the south and the Anacostia River to the east. UNE-2.3 New York Avenue Corridor and Brentwood Action UNE-2.3.A: New York Avenue Traffic Study DDOT Completed Y Refine the road design recommendations contained in the 2005 New York Avenue Corridor Study and identify capital improvements to carry out these recommendations. A high priority should be given to the redesign of the intersections at Montana Avenue and Bladensburg Road. Completed Action UNE-2.3.B: Brentwood Road Improvements DDOT Completed Y Implement the recommendations of the Brentwood Road Transportation Study, intended to improve traffic flow, address parking issues, upgrade transit, and provide new pedestrian and bicycle facilities along Brentwood Road. Completed Action UNE-2.3.C: Hecht’s Warehouse DDOT Completed N Encourage the reuse of the historic Hecht’s warehouse building as an incubator for technology-oriented uses, creative industries, and other activities which help grow the District’s “knowledge economy.” Obsolete Action UNE-2.3.DA: Business Improvement District DMPED, OP Mid-Term N Consider the creation of a Business Improvement District (BID) serving the New York Avenue corridor. UNE-2.4 Upper Bladensburg Road/Fort Lincoln Action UNE-2.4.A: Streetscape and Façade Improvements DMPED Mid-Term Y Develop programs to improve the streetscape and commercial facades along Bladensburg Road from Eastern Avenue to South Dakota Avenue. Action UNE-2.4.B: South Dakota Avenue Transportation Study DDOR Completed Y Implement the recommendations in the DDOT South Dakota Avenue Transportation study, intended to improve traffic safety, reduce conflicts caused by heavy truck traffic, and reduce speeding. Completed UNE-2.5 Rhode Island Avenue Metro Station Action UNE-2.5.A: Rhode Island Avenue Station Area Planning OP, WMATA, Mid-Term N Work with WMATA, the local Advisory Neighborhood Commission ANC, DDOT local businesses, and the community to ensure that encourage plans for the Rhode Island Avenue Metrorail Metro parking area to enhance the surrounding neighborhoods and address issues such as traffic, parking, and station access. UNE-2.6 Brookland Metro Station Area Action UNE-2.6.A: Brookland/-CUA Metro Small Area Plan OP, WMATA, Ongoing N Implement the recommendations of the Brookland/CUA Metro Small DDOT, DPR, OZ Area Plan. Prepare a Small Area Plan for the Brookland Metro station area to provide guidance on the future use of vacant land, buffering of existing development, upgrading of pedestrian connections to Catholic University and 12th Street, urban design and transportation improvements, and the provision of additional open space and community facilities in the area. Ensure that community partners such as Catholic University and CSX are involved in this process. Action UNE-2.6.B: Parking Strategy DDOT Mid-Term N Develop a strategy for shared parking and implementation of car-sharing programs in new development so that it addresses the area’s transit and pedestrian orientation, and the need for more adequate parking to serve area businesses and residents, and to prevent spillover into the surrounding low-density neighborhoods. UNE 2.7 Fort Totten Metro Station Area Action UNE-2.7.A: Fort Totten Small Area Riggs Road and South Dakota OP, OZ, DDOT, Ongoing Y Avenue Area Final Development Plan DPR, DMPED, Implement the recommendations of the Riggs Road and South Dakota WMATA Avenue Area Final Development Plan. Action UNE-2.7.B: Riggs Road/South Dakota Avenue Redesign DDOT Completed Y Reconstruct the intersection at Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue to improve pedestrian and vehicular safety. Consider opportunities for new development, parkland, and community facilities on the excess right-of-way. Completed Implementation Element IM-1.1Development Review Action IM-1.1.A: PUD Regulations OP, OZ Completed N Complete an evaluation of the District’s Planned Unit Development (PUD) regulations and procedures, including a “Best Practices” assessment of PUD practices in other large cities. The evaluation should consider minimum size thresholds, appropriate allowances for bonus height and density, the types of public benefits that may be provided, and review and approval procedures. The evaluation should also consider much stricter limitations on the extension of PUD approvals. Completed Action IM-1.1.B: Large Tract Review OP Completed N Complete an evaluation of the District’s Large Tract Review procedures, including a “Best Practices” assessment of large tract procedures in other large cities. The evaluation should determine if the existing threshold of 50,000 square feet for commercial projects and three acres for residential projects is appropriate, and should include provisions to preclude projects from being broken into phases as a way to circumvent the review process. Completed IM-1.2 Small Area Planning Action IM-1.2.A: Implementation of Small Area Plans OP Mid-Term Y Amend the Comprehensive Plan to reflect Small Area Plan policies that are inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. IM-1.3 Zoning Regulations and Consistency Action IM-1.3.A: Monitor and Review New Zoning Regulations OP Short-Term Y Regularly monitor and review the zoning regulations to verify that they are working to achieve their purpose and submit corrections, changes, and amendments as necessary. Action IM-1.3.A: Zone Map Revision OP, OZ, ZC, ANC Completed N Undertake a comprehensive revision to the District’s Zone Map to eliminate inconsistencies between zoning and the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and other Comprehensive Plan Maps, including those showing historic districts. 2504.8 Completed Action IM-1.3.B: Comprehensive Plan / Zoning Correspondence Table OP, OZ, OAG Completed N Prepare and publish general guidelines which indicate which zone districts are “clearly consistent”, “potentially consistent”, and “clearly inconsistent” with each Comprehensive Plan Land Use Category. 2504.9 Completed Action IM-1.3.C: Review of Definitions OP, OZ, OAG Completed N Review the definitions used in planning, zoning, building, and housing codes to determine if changes are needed to establish consistency between 2504.10 Completed Action IM-1.3.DB: Adoption of Future Land Use Map and Policy Map OP, OAG, EOM Short-Term N Adopt the Future Land Use Map and Policy Map by “Act.” Any inconsistencies in land use map designations between the illustration on the map and the textual description of the map designation that is contained in the adopted Comprehensive Plan legislation should all be resolved in favor of the text. IM-1.4 Long-Range Planning Action IM-1.4.A: Progress Reports OP Completed N At least once every two years, prepare a Comprehensive Plan Progress Report for the Council that documents the progress being made on implementation of the District Elements. Completed- See Implementation Table Action IM-1.4.B.A: Policy Development OP Short-Term N Use data collection and progress monitoring to actively review and formulate new policies that respond to the changes affecting Washington, DC to further the goal of an inclusive District. IM-1.5 Public Input Action IM-1.5.A: Planning Publications OP, OZ, DCRA Short-Term N Prepare a set Continue the development of easy-to-understand written and electronic guides to help residents navigate the planning and building processes, comprehend land use planning and zoning regulations, and follow the standards, procedures, and expectations used in local planning activities. Action IM-1.5.B: Planning Commission Feasibility Study OP, EOM Obsolete N Consistent with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan Assessment of 2003, conduct a Mayorally-commissioned study of the feasibility of creating Planning Commission in the District of Columbia. The report shall be prepared by outside parties and submitted to the Mayor, the Council, and e public within 120 days of the effective date of the Comprehensive Plan a Commission, including its composition, roles, responsibilities, authority, staffing, and relationship to the City Council and other city commissions. 2507.9 Obsolete IM-2.1 Link to Capital Improvement Planning Action IM-2.1.A: DC Code Revisions OP, OCA, EOM, Completed N Revise the DC Code to Formalize the link between the Comprehensive Plan OAG and the multi-year Capital Improvements Plan. This link has been effective in other cities2509.6 Completed Action IM-2.1.BA: Enhanced CIP Process OP, OCA, EOM, Mid-Term N Develop an enhanced CIP process that: OAG, DGS • Uses the Comprehensive Plan as the key guide to capital investments; • Includes Mandates a Public Facilities Master Plan –, including or, at least, an ongoing Master Public Facilities coordination program that assesses facility needs and coordinates the public improvement plans of multiple city District agencies; • Develops criteria for the review of capital projects for inclusion in the CIP that allows for an objective and transparent evaluation process; • Includes an itemized allocation in the capital budget for implementation priorities that are specifically called for in the Comprehensive Plan; • Clarifies the role of the Office of Planning OP in the CIP process; • Is adequately Ensures adequate staffed ing is in place and isavailable to support the CIP process; • Is grounded in the facts and data provided in the schools’ Master Facilities Plan; and • Develops and maintains a multi-year capital improvements planning process based on the Comprehensive Plan.